SafePlants

Nodding Rockcress (Arabis demissa)

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions "seed pods" which could be of interest to pets, though it doesn't mention toxicity or safety.

Considerations for Children

• The text mentions "seed pods" which could be of interest to children, though it doesn't mention toxicity or safety.
• The plant is described as potentially reaching 2 meters in height, which could be a consideration for children playing in areas where it grows.

Scientific Name and Common Names

• Scientific Name: Arabis demissa Greene
• Common Names: Nodding Rockcress, Nodding Rock Cress
• Other Common Names: Nodding Rockcress Davidson's Rockcress (Davidsonii)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Family: Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)
• Synonyms: Boechera demissa (Greene) W.A. Weber, Boechera languida (Rollins) Windham & Al-Shehbaz
• Arabis demissa var. languida Rollins

Distribution and Habitat

• The text mentions a description including distribution, anatomical, size, habitat, and conservation.
• Located in Montana's Bitterroot Valley, MPG Ranch, established in 2009.

Ecological Role

• Not explicitly stated, but mentioned in relation to species profile, habitat, control, and invasion & life history at niiss.org.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
• Perennial
• Can grow to 2 meters in height.
• Loses the aerial part during the coldest months (not evergreen).
• Stems usually 2-6 per caudex branch, arising from margin of rosette near ground.
• Caudex is sometimes woody.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Deer resistant.

Resources and Further Information

• niiss.org