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Arabidopsis lyrata subsp. lyrata

Lyrate Rockcress, Lyre Leaved Rockcress
Also known as: Arabis lyrata f. parvisiliqua M.Hopkins +5 more
  • Arabis lyrata f. parvisiliqua M.Hopkins
  • Arabis lyrata var. lyrata
  • Cardamine spathulata Michx.
  • Hesperis humifusa Kuntze
  • Sisymbrium arabidoides Hook.
  • Turritis spathulata (Michx.) Nieuwl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.

Indigenous to North America, Arabidopsis lyrata subsp. lyrata (commonly known as Lyrate Rockcress or Lyre-Leaved Rockcress) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Arabidopsis lyrata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northwest Territories, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Saskatchewan, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
North European Russia
Base Species & Variations

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