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spoonleaf rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis fendleri var. spatifolia
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Spoonleaf Rockcress
The spoonleaf rockcress is a fascinating plant with several scientific names and a wide distribution. This page provides detailed information about its taxonomy, habitat, and other interesting facts.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Arabis fendleri var. spatifolia (Rydb.) Rollins (Synonym of Boechera spatifolia (Rydb.))
- Common Name: Spoonleaf Rockcress
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Synonyms:
- Arabis fendleri (S. Watson) Greene var. spatifolia (Rydb.) Rollins
- Boechera spatifolia
- Boechera fendleri var. spatifolia (Rydb.) W.A. Weber
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
Distribution and Habitat
While the text doesn't explicitly detail the exact geographical distribution, it mentions the plant being found in the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
The common name, "spoonleaf rockcress," suggests that this plant is characterized by leaves that have a spoon-like shape.
Watering
When watering, provide 2-3 glasses of water sporadically and let the soil become dry between waterings.
Related Species
- Fendler's Rockcress (Arabis fendleri)
- Lyrate Rockcress (Arabis lyrata)
- Park Rockcress (Arabis fernaldiana)
- Smooth Rockcress (Arabis laevigata)
Further Information
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Calflora