Matthiola maderensis
Matthiola maderensis is a flowering plant species of the family Brassicaceae.[1] It is endemic to the Madeira Archipelago.[2]
Detail of an exemplar in Munich Botanical Garden
| Matthiola maderensis | |
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| Matthiola maderensis at the north of Ponta de São Lourenço | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Matthiola |
| Species: | M. maderensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Matthiola maderensis Lowe | |
Description
It is a biennial or perennial herb, up to 90 cm height, with 5–25 cm long, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are violet, purple or rarely white, and stand in terminal racemes.[2] The flowers are very fragrant.[3]
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References
- "Matthiola maderensis". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- Matthiola maderensis, botany.cz
- "Matthiola maderensis". Rareplants. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
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