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Greene's rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis repanda var. greenei
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Greene's Rockcress
Greene's Rockcress, scientifically known as Arabis repanda S. Watson var. greenei Jeps., is a fascinating plant with a variety of related species and interesting characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant belongs to the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Arabis repanda S. Watson var. greenei Jeps.
- Common Name: Greene's Rockcress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Rank: Variety
- Kingdom: Plantae
Nomenclature and Synonyms
- Accepted Name: Boechera repanda (S. Watson) Al-Shehbaz (Note: The text indicates a taxonomic shift for some related species).
- Synonyms: The element code PDBRA061Q1 is associated with this plant.
Distribution and Habitat
- While found in all New England states, Greene's Rockcress is considered rare throughout the region.
- It typically inhabits rocky environments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Biennial or Perennial
- Growth Habit: Forb/Herb
Related Species and Common Names
- Waldo rockcress (Arabis aculeolata Greene, Arabis eschscholtziana)
- Nodding rockcress (Arabis demissa Greene)
- Smooth rockcress (Arabis laevigata)
- Brewer's rockcress (Arabis breweri S. Watson)
- Winged Rockcress (Planodes virginicum)
- Flagstaff Rockcress (Arabis gracilipes Greene)
Additional Information
- Garden Guides provide general information on plants known as Rockcress