Details of genus: Alyssum L. [441]
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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.
cultivation_en:
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: 2022-03-09 15:20
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Brassicaceae | アブラナ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Brassicaceae | アブラナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Brassicaceae | アブラナ科 | Show |