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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