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Macoun's rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis microphylla var. macounii

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Macoun's Rockcress

Macoun's Rockcress, also known as Littleleaf Rockcress or Thompson's Rockcress, is a perennial plant offering interesting botanical features.

Scientific Name and Nomenclature

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Boechera macounii (S. Watson) Windham & Al-Shehbaz
  • Synonyms:
    • Arabis microphylla Nutt. var. macounii (S. Watson) Rollins (not accepted)
    • Arabis macounii S. Watson
  • Common Names: Macoun's Rockcress, Littleleaf Rockcress, Thompson's Rockcress

Taxonomy

  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Rank: Variety

Growth Habit

  • Subshrub
  • Forb/herb
  • Perennial

Distribution and Habitat

The text mentions its presence in the United States and Estonia, as well as references to locations such as Jones' Falls and Sturgeon Lake in Canada.