

How to identify Hoary alyssum (Berteroa incana)
Hoary alyssum, also known as Hoary berteroa
Hoary alyssum is characterized by its grey-green foliage covered with fine, dense hairs giving it a silvery appearance. The plant typically stands 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) tall, with slender, branched stems. Its leaves are lance-shaped, measuring up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) long. Distinctive white flowers, each with four petals, are clustered at the top of the stems, blooming profusely. The flower clusters create a frothy, delicate display and are in peak bloom from mid-spring through early fall.
Silvery grey-green foliage due to dense hairs.
Racemes of white flowers with 4 deeply lobed petals.
Round, flat siliques with persistent style, pale in color.
Densely hairy, woolly stems, ranging from 0.1 to 0.3 inches.
Toothless, alternate leaves with star-shaped hairs, 1-3 inches long.
The leaves of hoary alyssum are 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 cm) long and up to 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) wide. They are toothless, alternate, with a pointed or blunt tip, and are stalkless. The dense star-shaped hairs give the leaves a grayish-green color. Young plants feature a basal rosette with hairy, oblanceolate leaves up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) long, with smooth to slightly wavy margins and long stalks. These basal leaves typically wither by flowering time.
Hoary alyssum features long racemes of small, white, 4-petaled flowers, each with 6 yellow-green stamens. The petals are deeply lobed, giving the impression of 8 petals. Flower clusters measure 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) across and bloom from summer until frost.
The stem of hoary alyssum is characterized by its densely hairy texture, which gives it a woolly appearance. It is typically slender but may exhibit varying thicknesses, ranging from 0.1 to 0.3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 mm). The stems can be single or multiple, often branching out from the base. They are generally green but may have subtle grayish undertones due to the hairiness. The texture and dense hair facilitate identification, providing a distinct visual and tactile characteristic.
The fruit of hoary alyssum is a round, flat silique roughly 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) in length, marked by the persistent style at its apex. This seed pod houses multiple seeds within its compartment, securely enclosed until maturity. The siliques are distributed along the elongated, branching stems, giving them space to develop. They typically display a pale coloration consistent with the grayish hues of the plant, adding to its distinctive appearance.
Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen shrub with unique, glossy evergreen leaves and stunning flowers. The sophisticated, matte white flowers are often used in bouquets. The exceptional beauty of this ornamental plant has made it a popular and highly appreciated plant amongst gardeners and horticulturalists.
The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a popular houseplant that is commonly seen in Australia, Asia, and the West Indies. It goes by many nicknames, including "devil's ivy", because it is so hard to kill and can even grow in low light conditions. Golden pothos has poisonous sap, so it should be kept away from pets and children.
Solanum lycopersicum is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine native to Central and South America that produces a large, juicy, edible fruit known as tomato. Today there are over 10000 cultivated varieties. Although tomato is the world’s most popular vegetable, botanically it is a fruit.
The pepper are commonly used for cooking in places such as the Southern U.S. and Central America. Most are moderately spicy, though because there are so many variants, the spice level can vary dramatically. Cayenne powder is also a popular seasoning product made from pepper plants.
The swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) produces bright, glossy leaves and makes a popular houseplant. It is originally native to tropical forest regions in Central America. The nickname swiss cheese plant refers to the small holes that develop in the plant's leaves. The long fruits resemble corncobs and smell sweet and fragrant when ripe.
The bigleaf hydrangea is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, and is known for its lush, oval, colorful inflorescence. The two types of Hydrangea macrophylla are mopheads - with large, ball-shaped, sterile flower clusters, and lace capes - with small round fertile flowers in the center, and sterile flowers on the outer side of each inflorescence. Depending on soil pH, blooms can change color from pink to blue.
Scientific Classification of Hoary alyssum