Alyssum desertorum
Desert Madwort
Shamrock Regional Park 18-may-02
Desertorum Characteristics
densely stellate-hairy
glabrous shining pods
Alyssum Characteristics
pods compressed parallel to central partition
pods almost circular, with flat margins
2 seeds inside each locule
Cruciferae Characteristics
plants do not contain milky juice
leaves alternate, without stipules or glands
calyx and corolla regular
4 petals, 4 sepals
superior ovary