What is the meaning of the word "iberis"?

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  1. Commonly known as the candytuft, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Brassicaceae family. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The patches of candytuft, iberis, in front and back seem to have a more dense flowering than is usual. copy to clipboard
  2. Plants native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, characterized by their clusters of small, white, pink, or purple flowers, which make them popular in gardens and landscapes. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Another snowy white flower is the perennial candytuft, iberis. copy to clipboard

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