Moricandia is a genus of plants of the family Brassicaceae. This genus is mainly distributed in North Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Europe. It is associated with arid and semi-arid environments. Flowers of this genus are actinomorphic-dissymmetrical and mostly lilac in color, although they vary from white to purple depending on the species and climatic conditions. Some species show extreme phenotypic plasticity for flower size, shape, and color. The fruits are two-valved dehiscent siliques with one or two sets of seeds per valve.
A review of animal and human studies finds that anthocyanins, the pigments that make berries, cherries, and purple vegetables red, blue, and purple, can help fight obesity by improving blood sugar and cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and boosting fat-burning. Effects on actual body weight in people are modest, but the metabolic benefits are more consistent.
