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Inyo rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis inyoensis
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arabis inyoensis - Inyo Rockcress
Arabis inyoensis, commonly known as Inyo rockcress, is a plant found in specific regions of the United States.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is often found in rock gardens and crevices, potentially making it accessible to pets and children exploring outdoor spaces.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arabis inyoensis Rollins
- Common Name: Inyo rockcress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonyms: Boechera inyoensis (Rollins) Al-Shehbaz (accepted name)
- Related ITIS Name: Arabis inyoensis Rollins
- Note: The provided text suggests that Arabis inyoensis is not an active name and to refer to Boechera inyoensis.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the White and Inyo Mountains.
- Also found in adjacent areas including Searles Valley, Panamint Valley, the Inyo Range, the Coso Wilderness, Saline Valley.
- Typically grows in rocky washes and limestone soils, at elevations between 2500 and 5500 feet.
- Specific locations mentioned include Lower Centennial Flat in the Mojave Desert, Inyo County, and near Funeral Peak in Death Valley National Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a perennial herb.
- Well-suited for rock gardens, growing in crevices and walls, and tumbling over rocks and slopes.
- Best planted in groups.
Ecological Role
- Designated as a USFS: Inyo NF Sensitive Species.
- Also on the NNNPS: watch list.
Cultivation
- It is recommended to let the soil dry out between waterings.
Related Species
- Other rockcress species mentioned include: Boechera breweri, Arabis lyallii var. lyallii, Arabis platysperma var. howellii, Arabis aculeolata, Arabis perstellata, Arabis pulchra, Arabis macdonaldiana, Arabis drummondii, Arabis pygmaea, Arabis rectissima var. rectissima, Arabis holboellii, Arabis sparsiflora, Arabis cusickii, Boechera retrofracta, Boechera yorkii, Boechera bodiensis, Boechera pinzliae.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arabis inyoensis.
- CalPhotos provides images of the plant.
- Garden Guides provides general information about Rockcress species.