Alyssum murale

Alyssum murale_Ghislain118 Wikimedia
Photo: Wikimedia

Common names: yellowtuft

Alyssum murale (yellowtuft) is a perennial herb (family Brassicaceae) with tiny yellow flowers and narrow leaves found in the southern and northeastern ranges of Oregon. It is native to Southeastern Europe. It favors woodland habitats. It spreads via wind and human activities. Its seeds attach to nearby growing plants.

Cal-IPC Rating: Watch

CDFA Rating: None?

Assessment(s)

Plant Risk Assessment - An evaluation of the potential for a plant to be invasive in California.

Weed Management Notes

No Weed RIC Management Notes are available for this species. Check for information on other species in the genus on the Weed RIC site.

Cal-IPC Newsletter Articles

Cal-IPC Symposium Presentations

Presentations are linked where available. Where a presentation is not available, find more information by reading the abstract in the Cal-IPC Symposia Archive.

Other Alyssum murale Information

  • CalWeedMapper - Distribution map of this species in California with ability to determine regional priorities.
  • EDDMapS - Distribution of this species in North America.
  • Additional photos

    Alyssum murale_inflorescence_copyright2008_Oregon Dept. of Agriculture(CarriPirosko)
    Alyssum murale (yellowtuft) inflorescence. Photo: &#169 2008 Carri Pirosko, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture
    Alyssum murale_leaves_copyright2011_Oregon Dept. of Agriculture(CarriPirosko)
    Alyssum murale (yellowtuft) leaves. Photo: &#169 2011 Carri Pirosko, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture
    Alyssum murale_infestation_copyright2008_Oregon Dept. of Agriculture(CarriPirosko)
    Alyssum murale (yellowtuft) infestation. Photo: &#169 2008 Carri Pirosko, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture