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Alyssoides utriculata

Alyssoides utriculata, commonly known as Greek Bladderpod or simply Bladderpod, is a drought-tolerant perennial or sub-shrub appreciated for its fragrant yellow flowers.

Considerations for Pets

• The plant produces small, spherical seedpods which eventually fall.

Considerations for Children

• The plant produces small, spherical seedpods which eventually fall.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Alyssoides utriculata (L.) Medik.
• Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Synonyms:
  • Alyssoides graeca = Alyssoides utriculata
  • Vesicaria graeca Reut.
  • Alyssoides bulgarica (Sagorski) Assenov
  • Vesicaria utriculata DC.
  • Alyssoides utriculata subsp. graeca (Boiss .) Jv.
  • Vesicaria graeca Boiss.
  • Alyssum utriculatum
• Taxonomic Serial No.: 823111
• Varieties:
  • Alyssoides utriculata var. bulgarica
  • Alyssoides utriculata subsp. bulgarica (Sagorski) Hartvig
  • Alyssoides utriculata subsp. graeca (Boiss .) Jv.

Distribution and Habitat

• This plant is native to the Mediterranean region.
• It is a rock garden plant.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• It is a low, mounded sub-shrub, typically growing to a height of 20-50 cm.
• The plant is drought-tolerant.
• It bears fragrant butter-yellow flowers with four petals.
• Flowering occurs from May to June.
• The basal leaves are narrowly obovate with entire margins, bearing sparse stellate and simple hairs.
• It produces small, spherical seedpods.

Ecological Role

• Alyssoides utriculata is listed as "Permitted" in some regions.

Nickel Phytoremediation

• Studies have investigated the potential of Alyssoides utriculata for nickel phytoremediation, examining the accumulation and distribution of nickel in its leaves and roots.

Further Information

• Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
• Tropicos
• IPCN