Thlaspi, or pennycress,[1] is a genus of herbs of temperate regions of the Eurasian continent.

They occur in Central and South Europe, South-West Asia and two species are endemic to China.

The Thlaspi has been proven to be a hyperaccumulator of heavy metals such as zinc and cadmium and therefore may be used in phytoremediation initiatives.

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