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Brewer's rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis breweri
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brewer's Rockcress
Learn about Brewer's Rockcress, a native perennial herb found in various locations within the United States.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Boechera breweri (formerly Arabis breweri)
- Common Names: Brewer's Rockcress, Brewer's Rock Cress, San Bernardino rockcress, Bodie hills rock cress, Waldo rock cress, Waldo rockcress
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Genus: Boechera (Rockcress)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Arabis breweri S. Watson (not an active name)
- Subspecies: Boechera breweri ssp. breweri, Boechera breweri ssp. shastaensis
- Variety: Arabis breweri var. breweri, Arabis breweri var. pecuniaria
- Taxonomic status: Synonym of Boechera peirsonii Windham
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to northern, southern, and central California, as well as southern Oregon. Specifically, it is found in southern Jackson and Josephine counties in Oregon.
- Observed blooming atop Upper Table Rock near Medford, OR, and in Mount Diablo State Park, CA.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb
- Flower stems are numerous, arising from a compact, branched, woody base.
- Forms dense rosettes of elliptic to spoon-shaped leaves.
Ecology and Interactions
- Found blooming alongside other wildflowers such as Shooting Star, Buttercup, Milk Maids, Indian Warrior, Wild Mustard, Poppy, Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, Milk Maids, Ceanothus, and Mountain Violet.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Boechera breweri.
- Dave's Garden: A community where users can share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.