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beautiful rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis pulchra var. pulchra
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Beautiful Rockcress
Beautiful Rockcress is the common name for a plant with several scientific names and variations. Let's explore its characteristics and taxonomic information.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a member of the mustard family (Brassicaceae).
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Accepted Scientific Name: Boechera pulchra (S. Watson) W.A. Weber
- Common Names: Beautiful Rockcress, Beauty Rockcress, Prince's Rockcress
- Synonyms:
- Arabis pulchra M.E. Jones ex S. Watson var. gracilis M.E. Jones
- Arabis pulchra
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (e.g., Arabis pulchra var. gracilis, Arabis pulchra var. pallens, Arabis pulchra var. pulchra)
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Beautiful Rockcress is described as a perennial herb and subshrub forb/herb.
- It typically grows to a height of 8-24 inches (or up to 3 feet in the case of Arabis pulchra var. gracilis).
- Stems range from approximately 5.9 inches to 2 feet.
- The plant produces purple flowers.
- Some references describe white flowers as well.
Distribution and Habitat
- Beautiful Rockcress is native to North America.
- It is found in northern, southern, and central California.
- It is also present in the Colorado Plateau and Canyonlands region.
Ecological Role
- Rockcress is mentioned in the context of potential ground cover and cascading over rock walls, suggesting its use in landscaping.
Quirky Facts
- The species name "pulchra" is Latin for "beautiful."