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Drummond's rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis drummondii
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names: IN (Drummond rockcress), NJ (Drummond's rockcress)
Drummond's Rockcress
This page provides information about Drummond's Rockcress, a plant with a fascinating taxonomic history and intriguing adaptations.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant belongs to the Mustard family (Brassicaceae), which is known for containing plants with pungent compounds.
- Leaves are described as lance-shaped with a sharp tip.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Accepted Scientific Name: Boechera stricta
- Common Name: Drummond's Rockcress
- Other Names: Mentions of names for this taxon.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Synonyms: Arabis drummondii, Boechera drummondii, Turritis stricta, Arabis albertina, Arabis brachycarpa, Arabis confinis, Arabis connexa, Arabis drummondii var. connexa.
- Note: Arabis drummondii A. Gray is mentioned as "not an active name; please see Boechera stricta".
Distribution and Habitat
- Found from foothills to alpine regions.
- Inhabits woodlands.
- Observed in locations such as Copper Creek Trail (GV, CO), Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF (Sauk Mtn., WA), and the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
- Native to the Rockies.
- Specific mention of an experimental garden at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.
Morphological Characteristics
- Stems are erect, branched or unbranched.
- Leaves are mostly basal, 1-3 inches long, with petioles, lance-shaped with a sharp tip.
- "Pick-shaped hairs on the lower stem."
Ecological Role
- It is known to infect three mustard species, Holboell's Rock Cress, Drummond's Rock Cress and Fendler's rockcress in Colorado.
Quirky Facts
- Drummond's Rockcress is the only species of Boechera in North America that has pick-shaped hairs on the lower stem.
- It is a biennial.
- Drummond's Rockcress can alter its physical traits between generations, making it very adaptable to sudden environmental changes.
Further Information
- Garden Guides website is mentioned as a source for plant information, identification, uses, and gardening tips.
- WildflowersWest website for scientific names of Drummond's Rockcress (Boechera drummondii).
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a place to share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.