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sicklepod rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis sparsiflora var. sparsiflora

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Boechera sparsiflora: Sicklepod Rockcress

Boechera sparsiflora, formerly known as Arabis sparsiflora, is a plant species commonly called sicklepod rockcress or elegant rockcress.

Considerations for Pets

  • Seed pods (siliques) take on a flattened, curved sickle shape as they mature.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Boechera sparsiflora
  • Former Scientific Name: Arabis sparsiflora
  • Common Names: Sicklepod Rockcress, Elegant Rockcress, Purple Sicklepod Rockcress, Columbian Rockcress, Elegant Rock Rose
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)
  • Synonyms: Arabis atriflora, Arabis sparsiflora var. atrorubens
  • Subspecies: Arabis sparsiflora var. columbiana, Arabis sparsiflora var. subvillosa

Distribution and Habitat

Boechera sparsiflora is native to areas east of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington. It has also been observed in California (Boulder Oaks, Guatay) and the San Gabriel Mountains.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Forms clumps with mostly basal leaves and one to few stems.
  • Stems are straight or branched near the top.
  • Leaves are lance-shaped, measuring 1 to 4 inches in length.
  • The siliques (seed pods) are flattened and curved, resembling a sickle.

Ecology and Interactions

  • May be used for rearing purposes by some organisms.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: ARSP)
  • Discover Life
  • NCBI Taxonomy checklist