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Klamath River rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis rollei

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Klamath River Rockcress (Boechera rollei)

The plant commonly known as Klamath River Rockcress, previously classified as Arabis rollei, belongs to the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Boechera rollei (Rollins) Al-Shehbaz
  • Synonym: Arabis rollei Rollins
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California and Oregon, particularly in the Klamath River region.
  • Found in the Klamath Mountains.
  • Observed in the Scott River and Klamath River valleys.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Type: Forb/herb, Subshrub
  • Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
  • Dicotyledonous plant

Ecological Role

  • May be found along rivers and in vernal pools.

Quirky Facts

  • Historically the Klamath River supported the third-largest salmon run on the West Coast.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
  • Discover Life: Discover Life
  • CalPhotos: CalPhotos