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Collins' rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis holboellii var. collinsii

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Collins' Rockcress

Collins' rockcress, a member of the mustard family, is a perennial herb known for its presence in various habitats. Here's a detailed look at this interesting plant.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Boechera collinsii (Fernald) Lve & D. Lve
  • Synonym: Arabis holboellii Hornem. var. collinsii (Fernald) Rollins
  • Common Name: Collins' rockcress
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Rank: Variety

The genus Boechera is named after Danish botanist Tyge W. Böcher.

Other scientific names include Arabis holboellii collinsii.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Collins' rockcress is not native to California.
  • Often found on limestone and chalky grassland.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a perennial herb.
  • Grows up to 60 cm (approximately 2 feet) tall.

Other Common names

  • arabette de Collins (French)
  • Holboell's rockcress