''Matthiola maderensis'' is a flowering plant

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of the family Brassicaceae. It is

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to the

Madeira Archipelago ) , anthem = ( en, "Anthem of the Autonomous Region of Madeira") , song_type = Regional anthem , image_map=EU-Portugal_with_Madeira_circled.svg , map_alt=Location of Madeira , map_caption=Location of Madeira , subdivision_type=Sovereign st ...

.''Matthiola maderensis''
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Description

It is a biennial or perennial herb, up to 90 cm height, with 5–25 cm long, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are violet, purple or rarely white, and stand in terminal

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s. The flowers are very fragrant.

References

maderensis Flora of Madeira Endemic flora of Madeira Endemic flora of Macaronesia {{Brassicales-stub