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Brewer's rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis breweri var. austiniae
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brewer's Rockcress
Brewer's Rockcress is a perennial herb with the scientific name Boechera breweri. It was formerly known as Arabis breweri.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Boechera breweri (S. Watson) Al-Shehbaz
- Former Scientific Name: Arabis breweri S. Watson
- Common Names: Brewer's rockcress, Brewer's Rock Cress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Subspecies:
- Boechera breweri ssp. breweri
- Boechera breweri ssp. shastaensis Windham & Al-Shehbaz
- Synonyms:
- Arabis breweri var. breweri
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern Oregon, northern, southern and central California.
- Observed blooming atop Upper Table Rock, north of Medford, OR.
- Found in Mount Diablo State Park, CA.
- Specifically mentioned in Jackson and Josephine counties in Oregon.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flower stems many from a compact branched woody base.
- Dense rosettes of elliptic to spoon-shaped leaves.
Ecology
- It is a native perennial herb.
- Grows in areas alongside wildflowers like Poppy, Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, Milk Maids, Ceanothus, Mountain Violet, Indian Warrior, and Wild Mustard.
Quirky Facts
- Formerly classified under the genus Arabis, Brewer's Rockcress's seed pods are considered particularly appealing by some.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Boechera breweri.
- Dave's Garden is a community where people share tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.