Alyssum corsicum
Common names: yellowtuft
Alyssum corsicum (yellowtuft) is a perrenial herb/subshrub (stem succulent) (family Brassicaceae) with tiny yellow flowers and silver-blue 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
Cal-IPC Assessment
Plant Risk Assessment
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
- Cross-border collaboration in the State of Jefferson. Pirosko, Carri. Vol 23, Issue 1
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.
- New and expanding weeds in California. Kelch, Dean (2011)
Other Alyssum corsicum Information
- CalWeedMapper - Distribution information with ability to determine regional priorities.
- EDDMapS - North American distribution based on Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System.