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bristlyleaf rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis rectissima var. rectissima
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Bristlyleaf Rockcress
Arabis rectissima, commonly known as bristlyleaf rockcress, is a forb/herb belonging to the Brassicaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arabis rectissima Greene var. rectissima
- Common Name: Bristlyleaf Rockcress
- Synonyms:
- Boechera rectissima (Greene) Al-Shehbaz (Accepted Name)
- Arabis rectissima Greene
- Arabis rectissima var. rectissima
- Arabis rectissima var. simulans
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Variety: Arabis rectissima Greene var. simulans Rollins
Distribution and Habitat
Bristlyleaf rockcress is native to areas including California and Nevada, especially the Sierra Nevada and Bodie Hills in California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bristlyleaf rockcress is a biennial or perennial herb.
- Basal leaves form a rosette.
Additional Information
- Bristlyleaf rockcress is a plant of type Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- It is a perennial herb native to several regions.
Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arabis rectissima.
- Dave's Garden: A community forum for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Garden Guides: Offers information on gardening and growing Bristlyleaf Rockcress.
- Nevada Natural Heritage Program: Source of photographs of the plant.