black sea red data book - Department of Biology

Hymenolobus procumbens (L) Nuttall
Synonyms: Horungia procumbens (L.) Hayek, 1924; Hutschinsia procumbens (L.)
Desf., 1814; Lepidium procumbens L., 1753; Hymenolobus procumbens (L.) Nutt.,
1838.
Common names: Bulg: Pelzyascha horungiya.
Order CAPPARALES
Family BRAS SICACEAE
Taxonomic description. The stems are from 3 cm to 20 cm tall, single or branching
from the base, down or upright, covered with rare, unbranched hairs. The lower
leaves have petioles and are abruptly pinnatifid. The upper leaves are lanceolate,
dentate or entire. The inflorescences are thick, cluster-like. Multiple small florets
with pedicels from 1 mm to 3 mm long (after fading quite elongated, horizontally
outstretched). White petals with equal sepals.
IUCN Status
World level:
Black Sea Regional level:
Subregion level: CE
Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. Salty coastal sands. Treats
include humidity and salinization.
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