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Kamchatica rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis kamchatica
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Kamchatka Rockcress (Arabis kamchatica)
Also known as Kamchatica rockcress and lyre leaf rockcress, this plant belongs to the mustard family and features delicate white flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the plant belongs to the Brassicaceae family (Mustard Family).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arabis kamchatica (Fisch. ex DC.) Ledeb.
- Synonyms:
- Arabidopsis lyrata subsp. kamchatica (Fisch. ex DC.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
- Arabis lyrata ssp. kamchatica
- Arabis lyrata var. kamchatica
- Cardaminopsis kamchatica
- Common Names: Kamchatka rockcress, lyre leaf rockcress, Lyreleaf Rockcress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Subspecies (Arabidopsis lyrata subsp. kamchatica)
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in locations such as Seward, Alaska and Denali National Park & Preserve.
- Often found on Mt. Marathon trail in Seward, AK.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A forb/herb with a growth habit described as short-lived perennial.
- Features white flowers.
- Aerial parts of the plant may dry out during colder periods, with regrowth occurring in spring and summer.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arabis kamchatica.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) is a trusted source for taxonomic information.
- NPIN (Native Plant Information Network) offers resources, including gallery images of Arabis kamchatica.
- Wikispecies provides taxonomic information on Arabis kamchatica.