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Klamath rockcress

Scientific Name: Arabis subpinnatifida

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Klamath Rockcress

Learn about the Klamath Rockcress, a fascinating plant with a rich history and ecological significance.

Considerations for Pets

  • Klamath Rockcress belongs to the Brassicaceae family.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Boechera subpinnatifida (S. Watson) Al-Shehbaz
  • Synonym: Arabis subpinnatifida S. Watson (not an active name)
  • Common Name: Klamath Rockcress, Klamath Rock-cress

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Klamath Rockcress is found in Klamath County, Oregon and the Klamath Mountains of northwestern California and southwestern Oregon.
  • It occurs in montane sites.
  • Specific locations include the Illinois Valley, above Star Flat.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Klamath Rockcress is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Ecology

  • This plant is found in the Klamath/Siskiyou bioregion.

Related Species

  • Waldo Rockcress (Arabis aculeolata)
  • Klamath River Rockcress (Arabis rollei)
  • McDonald's Rock-cress (Arabis macdonaldiana)
  • Koehler's Stipitate Rock Cress (Boechera koehleri v. stipitata)

Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Garden Guides
  • Discover Life