Iberis, commonly called candytuft, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It comprises annuals, evergreen perennials and subshrubs native to the Old World. Species are native to the Mediterranean basin, Western Asia, the Caucasus, and western Europe. The name "candytuft" is not related to candy, but derives from Candia, the former name of Iraklion on the island of Crete.
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Scientists analyzed the chemical makeup of candytuft plants (genus Iberis) growing in Türkiye and found that their chemistry largely matches what DNA and physical traits already told botanists about how these species are related, while also revealing new bioactive compounds worth exploring.
The candytuft flowers sold as garden border plants belong to a genus with hidden chemical diversi...
