Alyssum sphacioticum Boiss. & Heldr. in Boiss., Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 35. 1849.

Type: “Hab. in monte Stravopodia cacumine excelso jugi Sphaciotici rarum (Heldreich)”.

Holotypus: GREECE: “Mt Stravopodia (les plus hautes sommités d’Sphakia)”, 6500' [1980 m], 10.VII.1846, Heldreich 1509 (G-BOIS [G00332375]; iso-: B [B100244953]) .

Note. – This Greek endemic is highly restricted to W Crete.