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Alyssum tortuosum

Scientific Name: Alyssum tortuosum

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

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Alyssum tortuosum

Alyssum tortuosum, also known simply as Alyssum, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has a woody stem.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Alyssum tortuosum Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.
  • Family: Brassicaceae (also known as the Cabbage family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Domain: Eukaryota
  • Phylum: Spermatophyta
  • Subphylum: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Rosopsida
  • Order: Brassicales
  • Synonyms:
    • Alyssum alpestre Linnaeus var. tortuosum (Willdenow) Fenzl
    • Alyssum grintescui Nyr.
    • Alyssum meyerianum Rupr.
    • Alyssum odessanum
  • Subspecies:
    • Alyssum tortuosum subsp. heterophyllum Nyr.
    • Alyssum tortuosum subsp. savranicum (Andrz.) Nyr.
    • Alyssum tortuosum subsp. borzaeanum (Nyr.) Stoj.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Eastern Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Caucasus region.
  • Grows in mountainous areas, up to 2300 meters.
  • Specifically mentioned locations: Rocky scree.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Herbaceous perennial, often woody at the base.
  • Canescent throughout.
  • Height: 6-30(-50) cm tall.
  • A woody-stemmed sprawler with ascending stems, 10-30cm or more in length.
  • Leaves: Spathulate to obovate, up to 2cm long, sometimes more, grey or white.
  • A tight, woody green base.

Ecological Role

  • Forms dense, broad mats.
  • Some species of Alyssum are hemi-accumulators of Nickel (Ni).

Quirky Facts

  • The variety Alyssum tortuosum var. obovatum features brilliant yellow flowers and silver-green foliage.
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Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society): Provides help and information on Alyssum tortuosum.
  • Euro+Med Plantbase: A resource for Euro-Mediterranean plant diversity.
  • International Plant Names Index: Provides naming information.
  • Tropicos
  • B and T World Seeds' database