iberis

/ aɪˈbɪərɪs /

noun

1. any plant of the annual or perennial Eurasian genus Iberis, 12 to 25 cm (6–12 in.) in height, with white or purple flowers. I. amara and I. umbellata are the garden candytuft Family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

Word History and Origins

Origin of iberis¹

New Latin, from Iberia Spain, where many species are common

Example Sentences

What is the meaning of the mucus so copiously emitted from the moistened seeds of Iberis, and of at least some species of Linum?

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Some indeed, such as the lovely Collinsia verna and the large white Iberis, only do well if autumn-sown.

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Another snowy white flower is the perennial candytuft, Iberis.

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Free–growing spring–flowers like Aubrietia, Alyssum, and Iberis, may be multiplied to any extent by division or cuttings.

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