Matthiola odoratissima
Matthiola odoratissima (M.Bieb.) W.T.Aiton
Matthiola odoratissima is a species in the genus Matthiola, belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It was first described in 1812 by W.T.Aiton, with the original authorship attributed to M.Bieb. The plant is native to several regions in the eastern Mediterranean and Central Asia, including Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Krym, the North Caucasus, the Transcaucasus, and Turkey.
Description
This species is part of the Brassicaceae family, a large group of flowering plants commonly known as the mustard family. Matthiola odoratissima is distributed across several countries in the eastern Mediterranean and Central Asia. Its native habitats include regions such as Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Krym, the North Caucasus, the Transcaucasus, and Turkey. The species was first published in 1812 by W.T.Aiton, with the original description attributed to M.Bieb. The genus Matthiola is known for its fragrant flowers and is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes in various parts of the world.
Distribution
Bulgaria · Kazakhstan · Krym · North Caucasus · Transcaucasus · Turkey
Synonyms
Cheiranthus odoratissimusCheiranthus tauricusHesperis odoratissimaCheiranthus odoratissimusMatthiola odoratissima subsp. tauricaMatthiola odoratissima var. tauricaMatthiola taurica
