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Koehler's rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis koehleri var. stipitata
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Koehler's Rockcress
Koehler's Rockcress, scientifically known as Arabis koehleri Howell, is a rare perennial herb or subshrub. It is also known as Boechera koehleri (Howell) Al-Shehbaz, which is an accepted name according to some sources. There are two recognized varieties, Arabis koehleri var. koehleri and Arabis koehleri var. stipitata.
Considerations for Pets
Arabis koehleri belongs to the Brassicaceae family. While the provided information does not explicitly state toxicity, further research on plants within this family may be worthwhile for pet owners.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arabis koehleri Howell
- Accepted Name: Boechera koehleri (Howell) Al-Shehbaz
- Common Name: Koehler's Rockcress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety
- Synonyms: Arabis koehleri var. koehleri, Arabis koehleri var. stipitata
Distribution and Habitat
- Arabis koehleri var. stipitata is native to Northern California, particularly the Klamath Mountain region.
- Arabis koehleri var. koehleri is found in a few dry hills.
- Another location of note is the rocky cliffs along a short section of the Umpqua River Valley in Oregon.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Koehler's Rockcress is described as a tough, tufted endemic plant.
- It can be classified as a subshrub or a forb/herb.
- It's a perennial plant.
Ecological Role
- Koehler's Rockcress is listed as a California Rare Plant (Rank 1B.3), indicating it is rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere.
Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Arabis%20koehleri%20koehleri
- ITIS Web Link (referencing a related ITIS Name)