Iberis

Genus in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection

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Distribution
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Candytuft

Iberis /aɪˈbɪərɪs/, commonly called candytuft, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It comprises annuals, evergreen perennials and subshrubs native to the Old World. The name "candytuft" is not related to candy, but derives from Candia, the former name of Iraklion on the Island of Crete. In the language of flowers, the candytuft symbolizes indifference. © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)

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Definition
Parent Taxon
Brassicaceae
Species
Taxonomic Completion
3.45%
1 of 29 accepted Species
Global Pollen Project UUID
77e33581-73f0-46ae-9b3a-8cf5c864d1e4
Botanical Reference
None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources

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The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility