Arabidopsis arenicola
Arctic Rockcress, Sand Rockcress
Also known as: Arabis arenicola (Richardson) Gelert +11 more
- Arabis arenicola (Richardson) Gelert
- Arabis arenicola subsp. arenicola
- Arabis arenicola var. arenicola
- Arabis arenicola var. pubescens (S.Watson) Gelert
- Arabis humifusa S.Watson
- Arabis humifusa var. arenicola S.Watson
- Arabis humifusa var. pubescens S.Watson
- Cardaminopsis arenicola (Richardson) A.Löve & D.Löve
- Eutrema arenicola Richardson
- Eutrema arenicola Richardson ex Hook.
- Parrya arenicola (Richardson) Hook f.
- Sisymbrium humifusum J.Vahl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Arabidopsis arenicola (commonly known as Arctic Rockcress or Sand Rockcress) is a herbaceous perennial within the Brassicaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Greenland, Labrador, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Newfoundland