Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
alyssum
ID:
582804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Verz. Sam. Fruchte Bot. Gart. Zurich 1906: 10 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582136

Common Names

  • Camelina alyssum
  • Alyssum
  • Alyssum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Myagrum foetidum J.P.Bergeret [unknown]
  • Myagrum bauhini C.C.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Myagrum dentatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Myagrum alyssum Mill. [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa linicola (Schimp. & Spenn.) N.W.Zinger [unknown]
  • Camelina ambigua Foucaud & Rouy [unknown]
  • Camelina dentata Pers. [unknown]
  • Camelina foetida (Schrank) Fr. [unknown]
  • Camelina linicola K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
  • Camelina parodii Ibarra & La Porte [unknown]
  • Camelina pinnatifida Hornem. [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa alyssum (Mill.) Hegi & Em.Schmid [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa dentata (Willd.) Ibarra & La Porte [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa sublinicola N.W.Zinger [unknown]
  • Cochlearia foetida Schrank [unknown]
  • Crucifera linicola E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Myagrum alyssum see Mueller, Johann Sebastian [unknown]
  • Camelina alyssum alyssum [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa linicola N.Zing. [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa alyssum (Mill.) Em.Schmid [deprecated]

Description

Camelina alyssum (also called 'Alyssum Camelina', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a small, yellow flower that blooms in the summer and grows in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Camelina alyssum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility and as a source of oil for cooking, biofuel, and animal feed.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Camelina alyssum sub. integerrima (Čelak.) Smejkal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camelina alyssum has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camelina alyssum is a hardy annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring, or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 1-2 inches apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to about 4-6 inches apart when they are a few inches tall. The plants will bloom in late spring and will self-seed if allowed to go to seed.

Where to Find Camelina alyssum

Camelina alyssum is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Camelina alyssum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camelina alyssum?

Camelina alyssum

What are the common names of Camelina alyssum?

False flax, Alyssum false flax

What is the natural habitat of Camelina alyssum?

It is native to Europe and Asia, but is now naturalized in North America

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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