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Gibraltar candytuft

Iberis gibraltarica L.
Gibraltar candytuft
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Iberis gibraltarica, known as Gibraltar candytuft, is a flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to North Africa but is found growing in the wild only in Gibraltar, where it is a symbol of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. The plant thrives in limestone crevices and is commonly seen on the north face of the Rock of Gibraltar. Its flowers vary in color from pale violet to nearly white and can reach up to 8 cm in diameter.

Description

Iberis gibraltarica is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is part of the Iberis genus. This plant is native to North Africa but is only found growing naturally in the wild in Gibraltar. It is a notable feature of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, where it is a symbol. The plant typically grows in limestone crevices and is frequently observed on the north face of the Rock of Gibraltar. The flowers of Iberis gibraltarica range in color from pale violet to almost white and can measure up to 8 cm in diameter.

Other common names

Gibraltar candytuft

Distribution

SE · NO · conterminous 48 United States · Morocco · Spain

Synonyms

Iberis speciosaIberis dentata

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