Genus: Iberis (candytufts) Life
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About 30 species, native to Europe. Three species are
cultivated in southern African gardens.
Species cultivated in southern Africa
List from Glen (2002).
Iberis amara (Florist's
candytuft, Rocket candytuft)
Native to western Europe. |
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Iberis sempervirens (Evergreen
candytuft, Perennial candytuft)
Native to the Mediterranean. |
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Iberis umbellata (Globe
candytuft)
Native to southern Europe. |
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