Details of Genus: Alyssum L.
ID: 441
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Brassicaceae
Family ja: アブラナ
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Distribution en: Medit. to Siberia
Description en: Genus of over 150 tufted, mat- or hummock-forming, sometimes erect annuals, and evergreen perennials and subshrubs, mostly found in open, rocky sites in C. and S. Europe, N. Africa, and S.W. and C. Asia. They have simple, alternate leaves, 0.4-2.5cm (1/8-1in) long, and are cultivated mainly for their corymb-like racemes of cross-shaped, 4-petalled, yellow or white flowers, produced in early summer. They are suitable for growing in a rock garden, at the front of a mixed border, or in wall crevices.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Root greenwood cuttings in early summer.
Pests en: Aphids, flea beetles, white blister, and downy mildew may be a problem.
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Comment ja: アリッサム
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Brassicaceae | アブラナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Brassicaceae | アブラナ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Brassicaceae | アブラナ科 | Show |