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Russeola Rockcress (Arabis pendulina var. russeola)

Russeola Rockcress, also known as Rabbit-ear Rockcress, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Brassicaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant may require fertilization, which could potentially introduce chemicals into the environment if pets ingest soil or water runoff.

Considerations for Children

• This plant may require fertilization, which could potentially introduce chemicals into the environment if children ingest soil or water runoff.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Arabis pendulina Greene var. russeola (Rollins) Rollins
• Accepted Name: Boechera pendulina (Greene) W.A. Weber var. russeola (Rollins) Dorn (This reflects a taxonomic revision.)
• Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
• Synonyms:
  • Arabis demissa Greene var. russeola Rollins

Common Names

• Russeola Rockcress
• Rabbit-ear Rockcress
• Daggett Rockcress

Distribution and Habitat

• Native to North America.
• Specific mentions include the United States (Estados Unidos).
• Not found in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics

• Classified as a perennial forb/herb.
• Described as "SMALL ROCKCRESS" in some references.

Genetic and Cytological Information

• Typical collections are sexual diploids.
• The type of Arabis pendulina var. russeola is a triploid apomict. This difference requires further study to determine if the two are conspecific (belong to the same species).

Cultivation

• Fertilization is recommended in the spring, every 20-25 days, using a specific fertilizer for flowering plants. Slow-release granular fertilizer added in one solution every 3-4 weeks is also suggested.

Further Information

• BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Arabis%20demissa%20russeola
• ITIS Web Link