👉 "Hardwickia" is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. It is classified as a shrub or small tree, and its scientific name comes from "hard," meaning very sturdy or strong, and "wick," which means branch. The genus includes about 10 species native to North America, with some species also growing in Europe and Asia. There are many different types of hardwickia plants, but the most common ones are: 1. Hardwickia ca