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Columbia Gorge rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis furcata var. olympica

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Columbia Gorge Rockcress (Arabis furcata)

The Columbia Gorge Rockcress, scientifically known as Arabis furcata, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Arabis. This perennial plant is found in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.

Common Names

  • Columbia Gorge Rockcress
  • Cascade Rockcress
  • Fork-haired Rockcress

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arabis furcata S. Watson
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Arabis furcata var. furcata
    • Arabis suksdorfii
    • Arabis olympica Piper (sometimes listed as a synonym for Arabis furcata var. olympica)
  • Varieties:
    • Arabis furcata var. furcata
    • Arabis furcata var. olympica (Piper) Rollins

Distribution and Habitat

Arabis furcata is native to the Columbia River Gorge region of Oregon and Washington. Specific locations mentioned include:

  • Columbia River Gorge (general)
  • Starvation Ridge Trail (lower part)
  • Dalles Mountain Road, Columbia Gorge, WA
  • Skamania and Klickitat Counties, WA
  • Multnomah, Hood River and Wasco Counties, OR

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Blooms: May-July

Ecological Role

It's indicated that this species may have some shade tolerance.

Care Information

  • Exposure: Full sun (Sole pieno)
  • Watering: Avoid excessive watering; allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water only when the soil is perfectly dry, typically with 2-3 glasses of water.
  • During colder periods, the aerial parts of the plant may dry out and will regrow later.

Related Information

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is referenced as a source of initial data for this plant.

It is sometimes confused with Sicklepod Rockcress (Arabis sparsiflora) and Purple Sicklepod Rockcress (Boechera atrorubens).

Further Information

For more information, you can visit:

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna