Sweet alyssum, Sweet alison
It is a temperate plant. It grows in stony areas, waste grounds, yards from sea level to 2000 m altitude in China. It is frost hardy. It does well in sandy soil. It can grow in salty soils. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 7-10. Tasmania Herbarium.
Also known as:
Aliso, Bedding alyssum, Canastillo de plata, Panalito, Xiang xue qiu
Synonyms
- Alyssum halimifolium Linnaeus
- Alyssum maritimum (Linnaeus) Lamarck
- Alyssum minimum Linnaeus
- Clypeola maritima Linnaeus
- Koniga maritima (Linnaeus) R. Brown
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Flowers, Stems
Where does Sweet alyssum grow?
Found in: Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Britain, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hawaii, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, North Africa, North America, Norway, Pacific, Pakistan, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South America, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States, West Indies, Yugoslavia
Notes: There are 5 Lobularia species.
Growing Sweet alyssum, Sweet alison
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. Seedlings can be transplanted. The seeds are just very lightly covered with soil. Plants are spaced about 15 cm apart. Plants drop their seed and resow easily.
Edible Uses: The leaves, young stems and flowers are used to flavour salads and other dishes. They are pungent. The flowers are also candied.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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