Desertorum Characteristics filaments dilated at base glabrous shining pods

 

Alyssum Characteristics pods compressed parallel to central partition pods almost circular, with flat margins 2 seeds inside each locule

 

Cruciferae Characteristics calyx and corolla regular 4 petals, 4 sepals 6 stamens, 4 long and 2 short superior ovary 1 pistil composed of 2 united carpels ovary usually 2-loculed