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Smith, R.W.
Arabis lyrata
Arabis lyrata L.
Lyrate Rockcress, Lyre-leaf Rockcress
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Synonym(s): Arabidopsis lyrata, Arabis lyrata var. glabra
USDA Symbol: ARLY2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
An erect stem rising from a rosette of basal leaves with a terminal cluster of small, white or greenish-white flowers.
Other common members of this genus are Hairy Rockcress (A. hirsuta), with a basal rosette of hairy, oblong leaves, clasping stem leaves, and pods that are erect or pressed against the stem; and Smooth Rockcress (A. laevigata), with smooth, lanceolate, clasping leaves and down-curved or horizontal pods.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Apr , MayDistribution
USA: AK , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: AB , ON , SK
Native Distribution: Alberta east to Quebec, south to North Carolina, west through Tennessee to Missouri, and north to Minnesota.
Native Habitat: Cliffs, ledges, and in gravelly or sandy soil.
National Wetland Indicator Status
| Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
| Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
From 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
Additional resources
USDA: Find Arabis lyrata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Arabis lyrata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arabis lyrata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-03-08Research By: TWC Staff