madwort

/ˈmædˌwɜrt/
noun
  1. A low-growing plant with small yellow or white flowers, often found in dry or rocky places; also called alyssum.
    • The herbalist used madwort in remedies, though it is mostly grown as an ornamental today.
    • Madwort grew in the cracks of the old stone wall, brightening the gray rocks.
    • She planted madwort along the edge of the garden path for a splash of color.
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