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Alyssum Bornmuelleri
''Alyssum'' is a genus of over a hundred species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean region. The genus comprises annual and perennial herbaceous plants or (rarely) small shrubs, growing to 10–100 cm tall, with oblong-oval leaves. Alyssum flowers are characteristically small and grouped in terminal clusters; they are often yellow or white colored but can be pink or purple. The genera '' Lobularia'', '' Aurinia'' and ''Odontarrhena'' are closely related to ''Alyssum'' and were formerly included in it. The widely cultivated species popularly known as "sweet alyssum" (''Alyssum maritimum'') is '' Lobularia maritima''. The common rockery plant (''Alyssum saxatile'') is '' Aurinia saxatilis''. ''Alyssum'' foliage is used as food by the caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera, including the Gem (''Orthonama obstipata''). However, rabbits will not eat it. Species Acce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alyssum Montanum
''Alyssum montanum'' is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It is an evergreen, prostrate perennial with small, hairy, greyish leaves. It typically grows to 10-15 centimeters tall and 30-45 centimeters across. It produces tiny, yellow, fragrant flowers from May to July. These flowers are typically 4-6 centimeters across and borne in dense racemes. It is native to France, Switzerland, and Germany. It grows best in full sun with good drainage, and is drought tolerant once established. It's suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3–9, but may be susceptible to aphids and root rot Root rot is a condition in which anoxic conditions in the soil or potting media around the roots of a plant cause them to rot. This occurs due to excessive standing water around the roots. It is found in both indoor and outdoor plants, although .... Subspecies: * ''Alyssum montanum'' subsp. ''gmelinii'' (Jord. & Fourr.) Hegi & E.Schmid (synonym: ''Alyssum gmelinii'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |