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Grouse Creek rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis falcatoria
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Grouse Creek Rockcress
The Grouse Creek rockcress is a rare flowering plant found in specific regions of the western United States.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Boechera falcatoria (formerly Arabis falcatoria)
- Common Name: Grouse Creek rockcress
- Synonym: Arabis falcatoria (Rollins)
- Other English Common Names: Falcate Rockcress
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Genus: Boechera (Rockcress)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is endemic to the Great Basin region of the Intermountain West. It is found in high-elevation, windswept, and gravelly habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Grouse Creek rockcress is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, with its main development occurring in the spring and summer.
Ecological Role
The plant may be eaten by ruffed grouse or Columbia sharp-tailed grouse. Conservation efforts are underway to study and protect rare plant species in the Great Basin region.
Resources
- Nevada Natural Heritage Program
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Discover Life