Tastyful

This little annual, is commonly called Alyssum, or Sweet Alice. Lobularia maritima. It is native to the Mediterranean, and as such, thrives in our Western Australian climate. The flowers come in shades of pink through to white and if left to grow, will seed very easily. We have not grown any Alyssum in the annual beds this year, this one has grown from seed and we have missed it while weeding the bed. One of the things I like the most about this little plant, is its actually part of the Mustard Family. As such, the leaves, flowers and seeds are edible. It has a peppery taste like mustard, but a much mellower flavour.