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Great Sea Stock

Matthiola sinuata (L.) W.T.Aiton
Great Sea Stock
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Matthiola sinuata (L.) W.T.Aiton, commonly known as Great Sea Stock, is a member of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to various regions in Europe and North Africa, including Albania, Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, and others.

Description

Matthiola sinuata is a plant species in the Brassicaceae family, which is also known as the mustard or cabbage family. It is widely distributed across parts of southern and western Europe and North Africa. The species was first described in 1812 and is recognized by the common name Great Sea Stock in English. It occurs in countries such as Albania, Algeria, the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Cyprus, France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Libya, Portugal, Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Turkey-in-Europe, and Yugoslavia. This plant is part of the genus Matthiola, which includes several species known for their fragrant flowers.

Other common names

sea stockGreat Sea Stock

Distribution

Albania · Algeria · Baleares · Corse · Cyprus · East Aegean Is. · France · Great Britain · Greece · Ireland · Italy · Kriti · Libya · Portugal · Sardegna · Sicilia · Spain · Turkey-in-Europe · Yugoslavia

Synonyms

Matthiola glandulosaMatthiola oyensisMatthiola australisCheiranthus muricatusCheiranthus sinuatusCheiranthus tricuspidatusHesperis glandulosaHesperis sinuataMatthiola sinuata subsp. glandulosaMatthiola sinuata subsp. liguricaMatthiola sinuata var. sinuataMatthiola tricuspidata var. glandulosaMatthiola incana subsp. cyrenaicaTriceras tricuspidatum var. glandulosumMatthiola sinuata var. glabrataMatthiola sinuata f. liguricaMatthiola sinuata var. numidica

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