''Cressa'' is a genus of plants in the
morning glory family known generally as alkaliweeds. These plants are native to the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. They are clumpy and low-growing but usually have erect stems covered white-haired, green leaves. They produce tiny white flowers about half a centimeter across.
There are four species recognised in the genus ''Cressa'':
[Austin, D. F. (2000)]
A revision of ''Cressa'' L.(Convolvulaceae).
''Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society'' 133(1), 27-39.
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Cressa australis''
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Cressa cretica
''Cressa cretica'' is a species of flowering plant in the morning glory family. It is found in northern and central Africa, southern Europe and western Asia, as well as parts of southeastern Asia and Australia. It has long been used in tradition ...
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Cressa nudicaulis''
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Cressa truxillensis''
Sources
External links
Jepson Manual Treatment
Convolvulaceae
Convolvulaceae genera
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