Alyssum turkestanicum
Desert Alyssum, Desert Madwort
Other regional names: Yellow Alyssum
- Yellow Alyssum
Also known as: Alyssum afghanicum Rech.f. +12 more
- Alyssum afghanicum Rech.f.
- Alyssum desertorum f. argenteum Beck
- Alyssum desertorum Stapf
- Alyssum desertorum var. desertorum
- Alyssum desertorum var. himalayense T.R.Dudley
- Alyssum desertorum var. himalayensis T.R.Dudley
- Alyssum desertorum var. prostratum T.R.Dudley
- Alyssum desertorum var. socolacicum Plazibat
- Alyssum sartorii Heldr. ex Maire & Petitm.
- Alyssum turkestanicum var. desertorum (Stapf) Botsch.
- Alyssum vindobonense Beck
- Crucifera psilonema E.H.L.Krause
- Psilonema minimum (Willd.) Schur
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Alyssum turkestanicum (commonly known as Desert Alyssum or Desert Madwort) is an annual belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Altay, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Iran, Kirgizistan, Pakistan, Poland
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany