Iberis species

Sulforaphane (CH2)4-S0-CH3 QH,N0S2 177.28 130-135 (4 Pa) [a]D-79.3°4478-93-7 (CHCI3) leaves of Lepidum draba and Brassica, Eruca and Iberis species... 

The name of about 50 naturally abundant cucurbitanes stems from Cucurbitaceae, the Latin term of cucurbitaceous plants such as cucumbers and pumpkins, known since antiquity for their beneficial and toxic properties. One of the most frequently isolated representatives is the bitter substance (+)-cucurbitacin B from Phormium tenax and Ecballium elaterium (Cucurbitaceae), also found in Iberis species (Cru-ciferae), Euphorbiaceae and Scrophulariaceae. (+)-Cucurbitacin F from Cucumis angolensis and C. dinteri is reported to inhibit the growth of human tumor cells. Toxic cucurbitacines shape the unpleasant bitter taste of salads prepared from spoiled cucumbers Cucumis sativus some representatives are reported to be antihypertonic, antirheumatic, and also active against HIV. 

IBERIS — A Species of Water-cress or Cardamom (a Medicinal Seed), or Lepidium, which is called Sidymbrium by Dioscorides. 

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