Alaska Wildflowers.us - Alyssum obovatum (C.A. Mey.) Turcz.

Alyssum obovatum (C.A. Mey.) Turcz.

6 photos.
The "American madwort" or American alyssum" is the only one of the 17 U.S. species of the genus Alyssum
found in Alaska.

1. Late May. Cluster of plants growing on decomposed granite.


2. Mid-May. Terminal head with flowers and buds.	3. Mid-May. A photo of the entire exposed plant in 2.	4 . Mid-May Entire plant showing long taproot.
5. Late May. A group of plants in full bloom with the "American thorough-wax", Bupleurum americanum, in the background.	6. Mid-June. Developing seed pods.	7. May 20, 2009. A cluster of plants.
All Photos taken on the Ketchem Rocks. A series of granite tors located six miles south of Central, Alaska. 65° 29.1' N, 144° 45.2' W Elev. 1300 ft.