Lobularia (plant)
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Lobularia Desv. |
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Lobularia is a genus of five species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, closely related to (and formerly often included in) the genus Alyssum. The genus is native to Macaronesia, the Mediterranean region, Iran, and Saudi Arabia,[1] and comprises annuals and perennials growing to 10–40 cm (4–16 in) tall, with hairy oblong-oval leaves and clusters of cross-shaped (cruciform), fragrant white flowers.[2]
The name Lobularia derives from the Greek for a small pod, referring to the fruits.
Species
Four species are accepted.[1]
- Lobularia arabica (Boiss.) Muschl.
- Lobularia canariensis (DC.) L.Borgen
- Lobularia libyca (Viv.) Meisn.
- Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv.
Cultivation and uses
Lobularia maritima (sweet alyssum; syn. Alyssum maritimum) is a very popular garden plant; it has become widely naturalised throughout the temperate world.
References
- ^ a b c "Lobularia Desv". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
External links
- Lobularia canariensis (in Spanish; photo)
- Lobularia lybica (in Spanish; photo)