Plant species

mountain alyssum Alyssum montanum

Brassicaceae

Species information

Description

A mustard-family plant with alternate leaves and four petals arranged in a cross; its fruit is a pod or short pod. A low perennial or subshrub of dry stony habitats with clusters of yellow spring flowers.

Plant traits

Growth form

subshrub

Life cycle

perennial

Height

5–30 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

dry grasslands · rocky habitats

Light

full sun

Moisture

dry

Soil

base-rich

Substrate

calcareous

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

The yellow spring flowers have four petals in a cross, revealing the plant's place in the mustard family.

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