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elegant rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis sparsiflora var. arcuata
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Boechera sparsiflora
Also known as sicklepod rockcress and elegant rockcress, Boechera sparsiflora, formerly Arabis sparsiflora, is a species of rockcress.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is described as growing up to 3 feet tall, potentially putting it within reach of some pets.
- Last season's open pods remain on tall stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Boechera sparsiflora
- Former Scientific Name: Arabis sparsiflora
- Common Names: Sicklepod rockcress, Elegant rockcress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Synonyms and Related Names:
- Arabis sparsiflora Nutt. var. arcuata (Nutt.) Rollins
- Arabis sparsiflora var. atrorubens
- Arabis atriflora
- Arabis sparsiflora Torrey & A. Gray
- Boechera arcuata
- Arabis arcoidea A. Nelson
- Arabis campyloloba Greene
- Arabis peramoena Greene
- Arabis sparsiflora var. subvillosa
- Arabis sparsiflora var. californica
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California, found in northern, southern, and central regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb.
- Grows up to 3 feet tall.
- Has a branched caudex, rosetted, 1-several-stemmed at base, flowering shoot.
- Pink-purple flowers bloom from March to May.
Other Noteworthy Points
- Prefers a location with at least a few hours of direct sunlight.