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mouseear cress
Scientific Name: Arabidopsis thaliana
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Arabidopsis thaliana: Thale Cress, Mouse-ear Cress
Arabidopsis thaliana, commonly known as thale cress or mouse-ear cress, is a small flowering plant with a rich history and significant importance in the world of plant biology. This unassuming plant has become a model organism for genetic and biological research, offering valuable insights into plant development, genetics, and evolution.
Considerations for Pets
- The text indicates this plant is commonly found on walls.
- The plant spreads by seed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh.
- Common Names: Thale Cress, Mouse-ear Cress, Mouseear Cress, Wall Cress
- Family: Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae), the Mustard Family
- Synonyms: Arabis thaliana, Sisymbrium thaliana, Stenophragma thaliana
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Eurasia (Europe and Asia).
- Also found in North Africa.
- Considered invasive in much of North America.
- Prefers open ground with sandy soils and is often found growing on walls.
Ecological Role
- Considered an invasive weed in some regions.
- It is a self-pollinating plant.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb with a slender growth habit.
- The Slender Mouse-ear-cress can grow from 10 to 35 cm high.
- May have one or several simple or branched greyish stems.
- Initially, plants form a rosette.
- Small white flowers with 4 petals and 6 yellow stamens in small clusters (approximately 1/8 inch).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Studied for its symbiology with Oomycetes.