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Columbian rockcress
Scientific Name: Arabis sparsiflora var. columbiana
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Columbian Rockcress and Other Rockcresses
Common Names and Scientific Names
- Columbian Rockcress: Arabis sparsiflora var. columbiana
- Sicklepod Rockcress: A common name for an Arabis species.
- Cascade Rockcress: Arabis furcata
- Other species mentioned:
- Arabis glabra (Tower Mustard/Rockcress)
- Arabis pulchra var. pulchra (Beautiful Rockcress)
- Arabis fructicosa (Fruit Rockcress)
- Arabis cusickii (Cusick's Rockcress)
- Arabis holboellii (Holboell's Rockcress)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Arabis
- Family: Mentioned as "Family (scientific):" but the specific family is not provided in the analyzed text. It is important to note that species of *Arabis* are in the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family.
- Subspecies: Arabis sparsiflora var. columbiana
- Synonyms: For Arabis furcata (Cascade Rockcress): Arabis furcata var. furcata, Arabis suksdorfii
Distribution and Habitat
- The Rock Cress of the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.
- Cascade Rockcress is seen along the Highline Trail #114 at about 6900'.
- Common Rockcress (Perennial Rockcress) has a wide distribution, including: American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, and Florida.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- "Learn how to grow and care for beautiful rock cress. These sun-loving perennials are ideal for flower borders!"
- Inflorescence of Cascade rockcress is mentioned.
Ecological Role
- Coast Rock Cress populations along coastal bluffs of the Presidio appear to be stable or increasing.