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Flagstaff rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis gracilipes
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Flagstaff Rockcress
Information about Flagstaff Rockcress, a member of the rockcress family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that this plant belongs to the genus *Arabis*, and some species of *Arabis* may pose concerns. Always consult with a veterinarian or a reliable source for definitive toxicity information.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Accepted Scientific Name: Boechera gracilipes (Greene) Dorn
- Common Name: Flagstaff Rockcress
- Synonym: Arabis gracilipes Greene
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Group: Dicot
- Rank: Species
- Nomencl. ref.: Pittonia 4: 193 (1900)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Flagstaff region and found in the Southwestern United States.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Additional Information
- Arabis gracilipes is included in the City of Flagstaff Landscape Plant List.
- The Arboretum at Flagstaff cultivates rockcress.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arabis gracilipes.
- Max Licher and Flora of North America are referenced.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is mentioned as a source of taxonomic information.