FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Erysimum hieracifolium, hawkweed-leaved treaclemustard

Erysimum hieracifolium; The Hawkweed-leaved Treaclemustard is a common plant around the shores of lake Mývatn. Els on Iceland it is more rare. It is one of only a few yellow-colored mustard-family species readily recognized by its rather tall (about a ½m or more) erect appearance.
It is member of the Cruciferae (mustard) family.

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A brief introduction to common Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Mustard family (Cruciferae),
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Detail of flowers and early fruits
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