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pale madwort
Scientific Name: Alyssum alyssoides
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial
Other Names:
Alyssum alyssoides
Also known as Pale Madwort, Small Alyssum, Small Alison, or Yellow Alyssum, Alyssum alyssoides is a flowering plant belonging to the mustard family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alyssum alyssoides (L.) L.
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Genus: Alyssum
- Synonyms: A campestre, A minus
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is typically a simple to freely branched biennial, sometimes annual.
- The plant usually grows to be 10-30 cm tall.
- It has a grayish appearance.
- Described as a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
Distribution and Habitat
- Pale Madwort is found in Arkansas and California.
- It is considered native to Eurasia.
- It is a widespread weed found in the southern Oregon Cascades and northeastern regions.
Ecological Role
- It can be considered an innocuous weed in certain regions.