An annual European herb (Berteroa incana) of the mustard family, having silvery foliage, oblong fruits, and deeply notched white flowers. It is naturalized in eastern North America. Also called alyssum
A widely cultivated annual or perennial herb (Lobularia maritima) of the mustard family, native to the Mediterranean region, having racemes of long-lasting flowers varying in size and color. Also called alyssum
alyssum
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a·lys·sum
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Этимология
[ &-'li-s&m ] (noun.) 1548. New Latin, from Greek alysson, plant believed to cure rabies, from neuter of alyssos curing rabies, from a- + lyssa rabies.