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sand-dune rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis media

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Sand-Dune Rockcress (Arabis media)

The Sand-Dune Rockcress, scientifically known as Arabis media, is a fascinating forb/herb found in specific environments. This perennial plant, a member of the mustard family, exhibits unique adaptations that allow it to thrive in challenging habitats.

Common Names

  • Sand-Dune Rockcress
  • Lyre-leaved Rock Cress
  • Lyrate Rockcress
  • Sand Cress
  • Harp-leaf Rockcress

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arabis media N. Busch
  • Genus: Arabis
  • Species: media
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Kingdom: (Implicitly) Plantae

Synonyms and related taxa:

  • Arabis ambigua DC.
  • Arabidopsis lyrata subsp. petraea (L.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
  • Arabidopsis lyrata subsp. lyrata (Lyreleaf Rockcress, Lyrate Rockcress, Sandcress)
  • Arabidopsis lyrata ssp. petraea (L.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
  • Arabidopsis petraea
  • Arabidopsis mollissima var. glaberrima
  • Arabis arenosa subsp.
  • Arabidopsis thaliana
  • Braya eschscholtziana
  • Eutrema eschscholtzianum

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Sand-Dune Rockcress is typically found in upland sand prairies, upland gravel prairies, and sand dunes.
  • It thrives in open areas, sand dunes, alvars, cliffs, prairies, and open woods with dry, sandy or rocky soil.
  • Specific locations include sand dunes along coastlines, such as the immediate coastline described as habitat for Coast Rock Cress.
  • Can be found on sand dunes and on bridges and walls.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • The plant is perennial, living for more than two years.
  • Height: 10 inches (.25 m).

Ecological Role

  • This plant plays a role in dune stabilization as part of the plant community on sand dunes, along with dune-stabilizing shrubs and grasses.

Other relevant information

  • Symbol: ARME13.
  • Lifespan: Perennial.
  • Light Preference: Full Sun.
  • Soil Acidity: Neutral.

Further Information

  • The Plant List
  • ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
  • BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
  • WikiSpecies
  • Discover Life
  • Garden Guides