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Iberis semperflorens L.  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesIberis semperflorens L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 648 (1753)
Native RangeSicilia, Tunisia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude0-100m
Descriptionleaves broadly spathulate, lower leaves 3-7cm long, upper leaves smaller, thick, usually dark green, flowers fragrant, in corymb 3-5cm broad
Size40-60cm
Colorstarry white
Bloomautumn, winter
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCrucifera semperflorens (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Iberis cuneata Moench
Iberis florida Salisb.
Iberis humilis C.Presl
Iberis semperflorens ssp. fiorii H.Lindb.
Thlaspidium sempervirens Andrz. ex DC.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (SIC Sicilia)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (TUN Tunisia)
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