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Arabis hirsuta var. hirsuta

Arabis hirsuta (L.) Scop. var. hirsuta

Hairy Rockcress, Hairy Rock Cress

Brassicaceae (Mustard family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ARHIH

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA , CO , NV
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes, crevices, ledges, dunes, hedgebanks.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Arabis hirsuta var. hirsuta in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Arabis hirsuta var. hirsuta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arabis hirsuta var. hirsuta

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-19
Research By: CBR

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