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northern-rockcress
Scientific Name: Braya
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
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Northern Rock-cress
The Northern Rock-cress, scientifically known as Arabidopsis petraea, is also referred to as Cardaminopsis petraea and Arabis petraea.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arabidopsis petraea
- Common Names: Northern Rock-cress
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Cardaminopsis petraea
- Arabis petraea
Distribution and Habitat
Arabidopsis petraea is very common all over Iceland and found in other locations with alpine environments.
- Iceland
- Shetland Islands, Great Britain (Keen of Hamar, Hill of Clibberswick)
- NE Scotland (Coire Garbhlach, Cairngorms)
- Extreme northern Vermont, USA
Morphological Characteristics
- Small plant, usually less than six inches in height.
- Basal rosette of undivided leaves.
- Small white flowers.
Ecology
Larvae have been observed feeding in silken spinnings on Northern Rock-cress in North-west Scotland.
Further Information
- USDA NRCS PLANTS Database
- Alamy stock photo library
- Discover Life