Iberis saxatilis
Iberis saxatilis L.
Iberis saxatilis, the rock candytuft, is a flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family, native to southern Europe and northwest Africa. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in rock and alpine gardens due to its decorative flowers and cascading growth habit.
Description
Iberis saxatilis (L.) is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is native to regions including Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Krym, Morocco, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. The name Iberis is derived from the Iberian Peninsula, where many species of the genus are found. The species name saxatilis refers to its preference for rocky substrates. This plant is cultivated for its ornamental value in rock and alpine gardens.
Distribution
Bulgaria · France · Greece · Italy · Krym · Morocco · Romania · Spain · Switzerland · Turkey · Yugoslavia
Synonyms
Biauricula saxatilisIberis saxatilis subsp. valentinaIberis zanardiniiIberis latealataIberis saxatilis var. malacitana
