Iberis

Perennial candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)

Perennial candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)

Scientific classification
| Kingdom:  | Plantae

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Division:  | Magnoliophyta

Class:  | Magnoliopsida

Order:  | Brassicales

Family:  | Brassicaceae

Genus:  | Iberis

Species

Iberis amara \- rocket candytuft
Iberis gibraltarica \- Gibraltar candytuft
Iberis sempervirens \- evergreen candytuft, perennial candytuft
Iberis umbellata \- globe candytuft

This article is about the plant genus. See also Operation Candytuft.

Iberis is a genus of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It comprises herbs and subshrubs of the Old World. These species are commonly known as candytufts. Used in Homeopathy for nervousness and muscle soreness. According to the US Dispensatory (1918)the leaves, stem, and root are said to possess medicinal properties, but the seeds are most efficacious. The plant appears to have been employed by the ancients in rheumatism, gout, and other diseases. In large doses it is said to produce giddiness, nausea, and diarrhea, and to be useful in cardiac hypertrophy, asthma, and bronchitis in doses of from one to three grains (0.065--0.2 Gm.) of the seed. Currently the foliage and stalks are employed in German Phytomedicine as a bitter digestive tonic.

The genus Iberis consists of about 50 species of annuals, perennials and evergreen subshrubs. They are excellent for rock gardens, bedding and borders. Candytuft is a fast-hardy, fast-growing annual with lance shaped green leaves. It reaches a height of about 12 inches with a spread of about 6 inches. Lightly trim after flowering.

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* More information at Texas A&M
* More information at Gardenfairy

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