Alyssum montanum

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Madwort; Creeping Basket of Gold

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DERIVATION

Alyssum	from Gk a-, without, and lyssa, rage, alluding to the plants' reputation fro allaying anger, perhaps rabies.
montanum	- of the mountains

FAMILY

Brassicaceae (Mustard | Crucifer Family) Other Plants in the Mustard Crucifer Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

RANGE

Europe

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

In May, Yellow

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 6 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Madwort | Creeping Basket of Gold

Location Map for Alyssum montanum (Madwort; Creeping Basket of Gold) - 3 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Alyssum montanum:
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	941142*2	1994	Mordecai Childrens G
2	161892*1	2016	Mordecai Childrens G
3	180697*1	2018	Mordecai Childrens G

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FLOWERING:
When Alyssum montanum has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2019

2016

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