Alyssum corsicum
yellowtuft
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Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Subshrub
Conservation status: Cal-IPC Yes
Alyssum corsicum (yellowtuft) is a California subshrub in the Brassicaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
Cal-IPC Yes
How to tell it apart
vs Lepidium: Alyssum has yellow flowers and star-shaped hairs; Lepidium has white flowers and simple hairs, pods often notched at tip.; vs Lobularia: Alyssum has yellow flowers and star-shaped hairs; Lobularia has white/purple flowers and distinctive two-pronged fork-like hairs.; vs Dithyrea: Alyssum has tiny yellow petals (1.5-4mm); Dithyrea has huge white petals (10-15mm) and spectacle-shaped fruits.; vs Euclidium: Alyssum fruits are flat and disc-like when developing; Euclidium fruits are plump and three-dimensional from the start.; vs Aubrieta: Alyssum is annual with short style (under 2mm); Aubrieta is perennial with very long style (4-12mm).
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Alyssum corsicum belong to?
Alyssum corsicum is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Alyssum.
Is Alyssum corsicum invasive in California?
Alyssum corsicum is listed by Cal-IPC with an invasiveness rating of Yes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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