Braya humilis subsp. porsildii
Low Northern Rockcress, Porsild's Braya
Other regional names: Porsild's Northern Rockcress
- Porsild's Northern Rockcress
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Braya humilis subsp. porsildii (commonly known as Low Northern-Rockcress or Porsild's braya) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to 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, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories
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