Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
taygeteum
ID:
530593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 48: 703 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529925



Common Names

  • Taygeteum Alyssum
  • Taygeteum Madwort
  • Taygeteum Alysum


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Description

Alyssum taygeteum (also called Taygete Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum taygeteum is a low-maintenance ground cover that is often used in rock gardens. It is also used as a border plant and in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum taygeteum has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum taygeteum is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow seeds in early spring in a sunny location. Water regularly and thin out seedlings as needed. Deadhead to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Alyssum taygeteum

Alyssum taygeteum can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.

Alyssum taygeteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum taygeteum?

Alyssum taygeteum

What type of plant is Alyssum taygeteum?

Annual

Where does Alyssum taygeteum grow?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Alyssum genus

Alyssum pirinicum, Alyssum aizoides, Alyssum alpestre, Alyssum alyssoides, Alyssum anamense, Alyssum andinum, Alyssum argyrophyllum, Alyssum armenum, Alyssum artwinense, Alyssum atlanticum, Alyssum aurantiacum, Alyssum baldaccii, Alyssum baumgartnerianum, Alyssum blancheanum, Alyssum bornmuelleri, Alyssum bosniacum, Alyssum bulbotrichum, Alyssum caespitosum, Alyssum calycocarpum, Alyssum cephalotes, Alyssum collinum, Alyssum contemptum, Alyssum corningii, Alyssum cuneifolium, Alyssum dagestanicum, Alyssum damascenum, Alyssum dasycarpum, Alyssum degenianum, Alyssum desertorum, Alyssum diffusum, Alyssum dimorphosepalum, Alyssum doerfleri, Alyssum dudleyi, Alyssum erosulum, Alyssum fastigiatum, Alyssum flexicaule, Alyssum foliosum, Alyssum fulvescens, Alyssum granatense, Alyssum gustavssonii, Alyssum hajastanum, Alyssum handelii, Alyssum harputicum, Alyssum hirsutum, Alyssum idaeum, Alyssum iljinskae, Alyssum iranicum, Alyssum klimesii, Alyssum kurdicum, Alyssum lanceolatum,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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