What is another word for sweet alyssum?
Pronunciation: [swˈiːt ˈalɪsəm] (IPA) 
Sweet alyssum is also known as Lobularia maritima, which is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is often referred to as "carpet of snow" or "white knight" due to its profuse show of white blossoms. Other synonyms for sweet alyssum include "satin flower," "lilac queen," and "gulf stream." Its scientific name, Lobularia maritima, is derived from "lobos" meaning pod and "otiosus" meaning without effort, corresponding to the plant's ease of producing seed pods. This beautiful plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely used as a ground cover in gardens and borders around the world.
