Gypsophila Gypsophila Gypsophila is a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. They are native to Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Turkey has a particularly high diversity of "Gypsophila" taxa, with about 35 endemic species. Some "Gypsophila" are introduced species in other regions. The genus name is from the Greek "gypsos" ("gypsum") and "philios" ("loving"), a reference to the gypsum-rich substrates on which some species grow. Plants of the genus are known commonly as baby's-breath, aka babe's breath. a name which also refers specifically to the well known ornamental species "Gypsophila paniculata". "Gypsophila" are annual and perennial
Atalantia as "Atalantia". "Macaldenia palumba" is a moth of the family Noctuidae whose larvae feed on "Atalantia". The 1889 book 'The Useful Native Plants of Australia records Atalantia glauca, common names " Native Kumquat," " Desert Lemon." The fruit is globular, and about half-an-inch in diameter. It produces an agreeable beverage from its acid juice. Atalantia Atalantia is a genus of flowering plants in the citrus family, the Rutaceae. This genus is in the subfamily Aurantioideae, which also includes the genus "Citrus". It is in the tribe Aurantieae and subtribe Citrinae, which are known technically as the citrus fruit trees. "Atalantia"