Aalnifolia
Aalnifolia is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. The genus was first described by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753, based on specimens collected from the alpine regions of central Europe. Currently, three species are recognized: Aalnifolia alpina, Aalnifolia montana, and Aalnifolia tenuifolia.
The plants are herbaceous perennials, typically 30 to 70 centimeters tall, with narrow, lanceolate leaves that
Habitat preferences vary among the species. Aalnifolia alpina occupies high alpine scree and limestone outcrops above
In cultivation, Aalnifolia species are prized for their hardiness and autumnal foliage that turns a deep russet.
The genus is of interest to botanists and ecologists for its adaptation to alpine environments and its