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Murray's rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis murrayi
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Murray's Rockcress
Murray's rockcress, scientifically known as Arabis murrayi, is a forb/herb belonging to the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. It is also commonly referred to as Lyall's rockcress.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arabis murrayi G. Mulligan
- Common Name: Murray's Rockcress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The accepted name for this plant is now Boechera lyallii (S. Watson) Dorn.
Distribution and Habitat
The provided text does not explicitly define the geographical distribution and habitat of Murray's rockcress. However, mentions of alpine environments and occurrences in specific states alongside related species may suggest a preference for rocky or mountainous terrain.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
Related Species
Several other rockcress species are mentioned, including:
- Nuttall's rockcress (Arabis nuttallii)
- Short's rockcress (Arabis shortii)
- Elegant rockcress (Arabis sparsiflora)
- Lyall's rockcress (Arabis lyallii)
- Lyreleaf rockcress (Arabis lyrata)
- Small-leaf rockcress (Arabis microphylla)
Additional Information
The plant has the symbol ARMU6 in some databases. It is classified as a dicot.