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Genus

Lobularia

Called “sweet alyssum” in GBIF

Lobularia is a genus of five species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, closely related to the genus Alyssum. The genus is native to Macaronesia, the Mediterranean region, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, 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.

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Sweet alyssum

Lobularia maritima

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sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) observed in Santa Clara County, ...

Sweet alyssum spreading through Santa Clara County means this fragrant, low-growing groundcover i...

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