What is another word for turritis?
Pronunciation: [tʌɹˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Turritis is a botanical term that refers to a group of plants that bear dense flower clusters arranged in a spiky manner. Synonyms for the word turritis include rock-cress, tower mustard, and ladder-to-heaven. The common name of rock-cress is derived from its ability to grow in rocky areas, while the name tower mustard stems from the tall and spiky appearance of its flower clusters. The ladder-to-heaven name is due to its tall and ethereal flowering stalks. Despite the different synonyms for turritis, all of these species belong to the mustard family and share similar characteristics, such as being annual or perennial herbs with simple, lobed leaves and small, four-petaled flowers.
