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Aleutian cress
Scientific Name: Aphragmus eschscholtzianus
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aleutian Cress (Aphragmus eschscholtzianus)
Aleutian Cress, scientifically known as Aphragmus eschscholtzianus, is a small plant found in specific regions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aphragmus eschscholtzianus Andrz. ex DC.
- Common Names: Aleutian Cress, Eschscholtz's little nightmare
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Implied)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Eutrema eschscholtzianum (Andrz. ex DC.) B.L.Rob., Braya eschscholtziana, Eutrema eschscholtzianum
Morphological Characteristics
- This plant is tiny, growing to about 2 inches tall.
- Growth habit: Forb/herb
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the Aleutian Islands.
- Also found in Southwest, Northwest, Northeast, and North Coast regions.
- Prefers moist to wet alpine screes and along snowmelt streams.
- Recently relocated on the Chugach National Forest, Alaska.
Quirky Facts
- One of the common names for this plant is "Eschscholtz's little nightmare."
Additional Information
- Suggested watering frequency is every 1-2 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Further Resources
- The Plant List
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 23039
- Plants of Hawaii (http://www.hear.org/)