Matthiola incana   Hoary Stock

 

RR

 

 

DD

 

N

 

A possible native  in South Wales, Southern England and The Channel Islands, this is still a very scarce plant which likes to be warm by the sea. It used to be gathered in armfuls from the cliffs of the Isle of Wight for its "delicious perfume".

Guernsey, 19th June 2004

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