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bristlyleaf rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis rectissima var. simulans
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.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant possesses bristly leaves.
Considerations for Children
- The plant possesses bristly leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arabis rectissima Greene
- Common Name: Bristlyleaf Rockcress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Boechera rectissima (Greene) Al-Shehbaz (Accepted Name)
- Arabis rectissima var. rectissima Greene
- Arabis rectissima var. simulans Rollins
- Arabis setigera Greene
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and Nevada, specifically the Sierra Nevada and Bodie Hills.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bristlyleaf Rockcress is a biennial or perennial forb/herb.
- Basal leaves form a rosette.
Further Information
- Retrieved from Wikipedia (Species)
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden
- Garden Guides