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Hoary Alyssum [Berteroa incana]

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Common Name: Hoary Alyssum
Scientic Name: Berteroa incana
Colors: White
Months Appearing: September

Also called Hoary False Madwort. Alien. Perennial. One to three feet tall.

Flower head 1-2 inches across. Each flower about 1/4 inch. 4 white petals eached notched to make it look like 8 petals.

Leaves are 1-3 inches long. Covered with fine hairs. Gray-green in color.

Stems are hairy.

Roadsides, disturbed places. White Pine Trail, Big Rapids, Mi .9/16. 6821,6817,6841