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dropseed rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis holboellii var. pendulocarpa
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Dropseed Rockcress
Let's explore the fascinating world of Dropseed Rockcress, a plant with interesting botanical characteristics and nomenclature.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Boechera pendulocarpa (accepted name). Some sources may still refer to it as Arabis holboellii var. pendulocarpa.
- Common Names: Dropseed Rockcress, Holboell's Rockcress, Dangle-pod Rockcress, Weeping-fruit Rockcress.
- French Name: Arabette siliques pendantes
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Kingdom: Not explicitly mentioned, but implied to be Plantae (plant)
- Rank: Species (Boechera pendulocarpa), previously classified as a variety (Arabis holboellii var. pendulocarpa)
- Synonyms: Arabis holboellii var. pendulocarpa (A. Nelson) Rollins
- Note: The genus Boechera is named after the Danish botanist Tyge W. Böcher.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the U.S.
- Primarily a plant of the Rocky Mountains.
- Found in California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a forb/herb.
- Can be biennial or perennial.
- Reaches an average height of 2 feet (60 cm).
- Features showy purple blooms.
- Loses its aerial part during the coldest months.
Ecological Role
- Specific information about ecological role from the text is limited, but it is included in the Invasive Plant Atlas.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "Dropseed Rockcress" and similar names like "Dangle-pod Rockcress" and "Weeping-fruit Rockcress" refer to the appearance of its seed pods.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: Symbol ARHOP2
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna