Similar to Alyssum but hairs bipartite appressed; petals broadly obovate or suborbicular, shortly clawed; stamen filaments linear, not appendaged. Lateral nectar glands in pairs but short stalk-like, middle rudimentary; ovary 2-10-ovuled; siliculae suborbicular or ovate, compressed, bilocular, dehiscent with valves flat and with a distinct mid-vein; septum obscurely veined; seeds suborbicular with a narrow wing (margin) ; radicle accumbent.

About 5 species, mostly in the Mediterranean region; only 1 known from cultivation in our area.

Lower Taxon

• Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv.

Related Synonym(s):

• Alyssum maritimum (L.) Lam. = Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv.
• Clypeola maritima L. = Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv.
• Koniga maritima (L.) R.Br. = Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv.