Lobularia maritima - (L.)Desv.
Sweet Alyssum
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Lobularia maritima - (L.)Desv..
Plant photos
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Lobularia maritima flowering among coastal vegetation.
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Flowers of Lobularia maritima.
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Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Sweet Alyssum
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Alyssum
- French
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- Corbeille d'argent
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.
Sources [1]Kew's family placement for the genus Lobularia (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Uses
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Description
The young leaves, stems, and flowers are sometimes used as a seasoning in salads and other dishes where spiciness is desired.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv., name ID 2338457, row 47831
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 47814; name ID 2338454; Lobularia Desv.. Family column.
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