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soldier rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis lemmonii var. depauperata

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Soldier Rockcress

Soldier Rockcress is a common name used for several plants within the Brassicaceae family. Understanding which plant is being referenced is crucial due to the varied applications of the name.

Considerations for Pets

  • Soldier Rockcress is a subshrub/herb, and information from real gardeners indicates how to grow and care for the plant.
  • Also known as a perennial plant.

Scientific Names and Synonyms:

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Varies depending on the source. The text lists both Boechera drepanoloba (Greene) Windham &amp Al-Shehbaz and Boechera depauperata (A. Nelson &amp P.B. Kenn.) as accepted names.
  • Synonyms:
    • Arabis lemmonii S. Watson var. drepanoloba (Greene) Rollins
    • Arabis lemmonii S. Watson var. depauperata (A. Nelson &amp Kennedy) Rollins
    • Arabis depauperata A. Nelson &amp Kennedy

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Genus: Arabis or Boechera (depending on the accepted name)
  • Species: lemmonii or other species (e.g., drepanoloba, depauperata) depending on the accepted name.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety (e.g., var. drepanoloba)

Common Names:

  • Soldier Rockcress
  • Lemmon's Rockcress
  • Bodie hills rock cress
  • California rockcress

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:

  • Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Size: Can grow to be large, with a height of 2 meters in the summer.
  • Foliage: Not evergreen; loses leaves annually.
  • Color: White coloring in the summer.

Ecological Role

  • Soldier Rockcress is categorized among weaklings, "unable to compete" with other plants.

Additional Species with the Soldier Rockcress Common Name:

  • Boechera exilis
  • Boechera drepanoloba
  • Arabis lemmonii var. drepanoloba