Gypsophila Gypsophila Gypsophila is a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. They are native to Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Turkey has a particularly high diversity of "Gypsophila" taxa, with about 35 endemic species. Some "Gypsophila" are introduced species in other regions. The genus name is from the Greek "gypsos" ("gypsum") and "philios" ("loving"), a reference to the gypsum-rich substrates on which some species grow. Plants of the genus are known commonly as baby's-breath, aka babe's breath. a name which also refers specifically to the well known ornamental species "Gypsophila paniculata". "Gypsophila" are annual and perennial
Nasturtium (genus) the Latin "nasus tortus", meaning "twisted nose", in reference to the effect on the nasal passages of eating the plants. "Nasturtium" foliage is used as food by the caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera, including "Orthonama obstipata" (The Gem). One species, "Nasturtium gambellii", is a federally listed endangered species in the United States. The genus "Nasturtium" should not be confused with the flowering garden annual commonly known as nasturtium ("Tropaeolum majus"). Though not related, the leaves of the garden nasturtium also have a peppery taste. One database names 316 species. Nasturtium (genus) Nasturtium () is a genus of seven plant species in