sweet alyssum

Lobularia maritima

Member of mustard family (family Brassicaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
white in flowering plants

There are no other wild species of this genus in California.

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See also watercress (Nasturtium officinale), which has petals that overlap more.

Toxicity of alyssum, sweet (Lobularia maritima):
0 – Non-toxic.

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Chris’s observations: 5 (4 are research grade)

Locations:

• Waterdog Lake & Open Space: 2
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area
• San Bruno Mountain State & County Park
• Wilder Ranch SP

Months:

• Aug.: 1
• Sep.: 0
• Oct.: 1
• Nov.: 0
• Dec.: 0
• Jan.: 1
• Feb.: 1
• Mar.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora