Braya humilis subsp. ellesmerensis
Ellesmere Island Braya, Ellesmere Island Northern Rockcress
Other regional names: Low Northern Rockcress
- Low Northern Rockcress
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Braya humilis subsp. ellesmerensis (commonly known as Ellesmere Island braya or Ellesmere Island northern-rockcress) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Braya humilis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Subarctic America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Nunavut
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