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Matthiola (syn. Mathiola R.Br.) or stock is a genus of flowering plant. It is named after Pietro Andrea Mattioli. A cool season annual. Flowers are singles or doubles in a wide array of colors and are very sweet smelling. They are often used in bouquets of cut flowers. This genus contains approximately 50 species, generally from Eurasia, although the two most common species in cultivation are M. incana and M. longipetala.
Selected species
- Matthiola fruticulosa (= Matthiola tristis) - Sad Stock
- Matthiola incana - Stock, Hoary Stock
- Matthiola longipetala (= Matthiola bicornis) - Night-scented Stock
- Matthiola odoratissima
- Matthiola sinuata - Sea Stock
- Matthiola tricuspidata - Three-horned Stock
References
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
External links
Ornamental Horticulture Industry name-stock packaging-10 stems per bunch color all but green vaselife - 10-14 days purpose-main or line
