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Alyssum murale  Waldst. & Kit.
yellowtuft
Alyssum murale is an annual herb that is not native to California.
There is a high risk of this plant becoming invasive in California according to Cal-IPC.
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Genus: Alyssum
Family: Brassicaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

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Alternate Names:
iNatOdontarrhena muralis
Information about  Alyssum murale from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (ALMU)

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[Cal-IPC] Native to southeastern Europe as well as the Near and Middle Eas: Alyssum murale (yellowtuft) is a perennial herb (family Brassicaceae) with tiny yellow flowers and narrow leaves found in the southern and northeastern ranges of Oregon. It is native to Southeastern Europe. It favors woodland habitats. It spreads via wind and human activities. Its seeds attach to nearby growing plants. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/25/2024).