Rorippa alpina
Alpine Yellow Cress, Alpine Yellowcress
Also known as: Nasturtium obtusum var. alpinum S.Watson +3 more
- Nasturtium obtusum var. alpinum S.Watson
- Radicula alpina (S.Watson) Greene
- Rorippa curvipes var. alpina (S.Watson) Stuckey
- Rorippa obtusa var. alpina (S.Watson) Britton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Rorippa alpina (commonly known as Alpine Yellow Cress) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming