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Arabis hirsuta
Arabis hirsuta (L.) Scop.
Hairy Rockcress
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ARHI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (NI)
Arabis hirsuta has a basal rosette of hairy, oblong leaves, clasping stem leaves, and pods that are erect or pressed against the stem.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteDistribution
USA: AK , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , SD , TN , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: NB , NS
Native Habitat: Alpine,Rocky Bluff
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
From the Archive
Wildflower Newsletter 1990 VOL. 7, NO.4 - Research Update, Wild-Collecting Endangers Natives, Director's Report, Maryland ...Additional resources
USDA: Find Arabis hirsuta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Arabis hirsuta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arabis hirsuta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-05-18Research By: TWC Staff