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Definition of alyssum
1 : any of a genus (Alyssum) of Eurasian herbs of the mustard family with small usually yellow racemose flowers —called also madwort
2 : sweet alyssum
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Bees, for example, may forage alyssum and dianthus on mild winter days.
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Marigolds, alyssum, and herbs like basil, and oregano can work in small spaces.
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Start these ornamental annuals indoors for transplanting outdoors in mid to late May:alyssum, cosmos, cardinal climber, marigolds, nicotiana, moonflower and impatiens.
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Origin and Etymology of alyssum
New Latin, from Greek alysson, plant believed to cure rabies, from neuter of alyssos curing rabies, from a- + lyssa rabies
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