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Question: The winter annual _Iberis_ is commonly called as A. Pansy B. Candy-tuft C. Poppy D. Sna...
The winter annual Iberis is commonly called as
A. Pansy
B. Candy-tuft
C. Poppy
D. Snapdragon
Solution
Iberis is a genus of a flower which belongs to the family Brassicaceae. These plants are evergreen and perennial. The color is pink, white, etc.
Complete answer: Iberis is a genus of plants that are commonly known as candytuft. The flowers of this plant are either pink or white. This is an evergreen plant that means it does not shed its leaves throughout its lifetime.
The flowers of this plant occur as a cluster and are found together in groups. It is a perennial plant. These belong to the family Brassicaceae. It's flower petals have two small inner petals and two large outer petals.
Hence, the correct option is (B), Candytuft.
Note: It is a spreading subshrub increase in size to 30 cm high by 40 cm broad.
As an ornamental plant, it is a spring-blooming most liked, often seen spreading over rocks and walls or used as a groundcover.
The glossy, evergreen foliage forms a billowing mound, with many fragrant, pure white flowers in compact clusters for several weeks during spring and early summer.