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Hoffmann's rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis hoffmannii

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Hoffmann's Rockcress (Boechera hoffmannii)

Hoffmann's Rockcress, scientifically known as Boechera hoffmannii, is a rare flowering plant belonging to the mustard family (Brassicaceae). It is also known by the synonym Arabis hoffmannii.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant is a member of the mustard family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Boechera hoffmannii (Munz) Al-Shehbaz
  • Common Name: Hoffmann's Rockcress
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Arabis hoffmannii (Munz) Rollins

Distribution and Habitat

  • Hoffmann's Rockcress is native to coastal California.
  • Specifically, it is known to grow on Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands in California.

Conservation Status

  • Hoffmann's Rockcress is listed as an endangered species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
  • It is classified as endangered in California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is classified as a subshrub or forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant is named in honor of Ralph Hoffmann (1870-1932), an expert naturalist.
  • It was first described by Philip Munz.

Further Information

  • Kathryn McEachern (USGS) and Gary Monroe are mentioned in connection with photos of this plant.
  • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is involved in its conservation.