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Boechera crandallii

Boechera crandallii (B.L.Rob.) W.A.Weber
Boechera crandallii
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Boechera crandallii, known as Crandall's rockcress, is a member of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the United States, specifically found in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. The species was first described in 1982. It thrives in rocky habitats, particularly on limestone chip-rock and stony areas, often growing among sagebrush. It flowers from May to June.

Description

Boechera crandallii is a plant species in the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as the mustard family. It is native to the southwestern United States, occurring in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. This species is adapted to rocky environments, particularly on limestone chip-rock and stony ground, where it is often found in association with sagebrush. Its flowering period is from May to June, during which it produces its characteristic flowers. The species was formally described in 1982.

Distribution

Arizona · Colorado · New Mexico · Utah

Synonyms

Arabis crandalliiArabis stenoloba

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