What is another word for malcolmia?
Pronunciation: [malkˈɒlmi͡ə] (IPA) 
Malcolmia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. These plants are also commonly known as Virginia stock or Virginia wallflower. The word 'Malcolmia' is derived from the name of the Scottish botanist John Malcolm, who discovered this genus. Apart from Malcolmia, there are many other synonyms that are used to refer to these plants, such as Malcolmiosperma, Cheiranthus, Matthiola, Erysimum, and Euzomodendron. These synonyms describe the characteristics of the plant and its species. These plants are mainly known for their colorful and fragrant flowers and are used for ornamental purposes in many parts of the world.
