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rabbitear rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis pendulina

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Rabbit Ear Rockcress

Rabbit Ear Rockcress, scientifically known as Boechera pendulina (formerly Arabis pendulina), is a forb/herb belonging to the Mustard Family (Brassicaceae).

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is sometimes found in gardens.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Boechera pendulina
  • Synonyms:
    • Arabis pendulina Greene
    • Arabis pendulina Greene var. pendulina
    • Arabis demissa (Greene) W.A. Weber var. pendulina (Greene) N.H. Holmgren
    • Arabis diehlii M.E. Jones
    • Arabis nevadensis Tidestrom
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety

Common Names

  • Rabbit Ear Rockcress
  • Rabbitear Rockcress
  • Nodding Rockcress

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A non-woody plant (forb/herb).
  • Flower stems ascend up to 70 cm high.
  • Branched woody base.
  • Clustered narrow spoon-shaped leaves.
  • Basal leaves.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Nevada, specifically Clark County.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Reportedly deer and rabbit resistant.
  • Fendler's rockcress (Boechera fendleri) can be attacked by a rust fungus called Puccinia monoica. (While this information refers to a similar species, users should be aware of the potential for fungal infections in rockcresses.)

Further Information

  • Dylan Neubauer: Photo and text use requires express written permission.
  • Synonyms for rabbit ears at Thesaurus.com