Kitte Rose (Aubrieta scardica)

Tsoukarela, Pindos

Tsoukarela, Pindos

Aubrieta scardica (kitte rose) belongs to the Brassicaceae family. The flowers name is a synonym to Aubrieta gracilis ssp. scardica. The genus was named after the French illustrator and botanical artist Claude Aubriet. It is a perrenial flower that likes dry, sunny places. It is native to the South Balkan peninsula.

Candy mustard (Aethionema saxatile)

Chelmos Mt.

Chelmos Mt.

Aethionema saxatile (Brassicaceae family) or commonly known as candy mustard can be usually found among rocks were there is virtually no soil. It is native to western and central Mediterranean. I think that is flowers look like "double" flowers and they I usually pinkish.

Field Penny cress (Thlaspi arvense)

Thlaspi arvense (Brassicaceae family) commonly known as field penny cress (θλάσπι) it is a rather humble plant that is mostly seen as a weed in gardens and in cultivated land. I saw this one yesterday in the park in my hometown and it is one of the first blooming plants for this season. Doing a little bit of research I found that its seeds can be used in making biodiesel and their leaves can be eaten raw or boiled. They should be collected before blooming otherwise they are bitter. They are usually added to salads.