Conringia
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Conringia orientalis
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Conringia is a genus of plants in the mustard family known commonly as hare's ear mustards. These herbs are native to Eurasia, although one species Conringia orientalis, is known on many continents as a common weed. The genus was named for the German philosopher Hermann Conring.
Species include:
- Conringia austriaca
- Conringia orientalis
- Conringia perfoliata
- Conringia persica
- Conringia planisiliqua