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Duchesne rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis pulchra var. duchesnensis

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Duchesne Rockcress

Learn about the fascinating Duchesne Rockcress, a perennial plant with unique characteristics and specific habitat requirements.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is sometimes found in home gardens and naturalized spaces.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Arabis pulchra M.E. Jones ex S. Watson var. duchesnensis Rollins
  • Accepted Name: Boechera duchesnensis (Rollins) Windham, Al-Shehbaz &amp Allphin
  • Common Name: Duchesne Rockcress
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety

Synonyms

  • Arabis pulchra var. duchesnensis Rollins
  • Boechera pulchra var. duchesnensis (Rollins) Dorn

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to Utah, specifically southern Duchesne County.
  • Found along Bad Land in southern Duchesne County.
  • Observed in Uintah County.
  • Grows in soils associated with the Horseshoe Bend Duchesne River Formation.
  • May be found in dry alpine meadow environments, such as the SE Base of Mount Emmons, Ashley National Forest, at elevations around 12,000 feet.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Classified as a Subshrub/Forb/herb.
  • Perennial plant.

Watering

  • Requires infrequent watering.
  • Water deeply (2-3 glasses of water) and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.