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Matthiola incana  (L.) W. T. Aiton
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Matthiola incana is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Matthiola
Family: Brassicaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: escaped cultivar
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Information about  Matthiola incana from other sources

[Wikipedia] Ornamental Plant, Cultivation Information, Flower Configuration: Matthiola incana is widely used as an ornamental plant for summer bedding, and as a cut flower and aromatic plant. The species has been in cultivation since at least the 16th century. The flowers can be simple or double, medium or large. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).