Boechera gunnisoniana
Boechera gunnisoniana (Rollins) W.A.Weber
Boechera gunnisoniana, known as Gunnison's rockcress, is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is native to west-central Colorado. It is a perennial herb that typically grows on windswept ridges and stoney hillsides. The plant features multiple slender, upright stems that can reach up to 15 cm in height and flowers between May and June.
Description
Boechera gunnisoniana is a perennial herb found in the stoney and windswept habitats of west-central Colorado. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is characterized by its multiple slender, erect stems that can grow up to 15 cm tall. The species flowers during the months of May and June. This plant is specifically adapted to rocky and exposed environments, where it thrives on ridges and hillsides.
Distribution
Colorado
Synonyms
Arabis gunnisoniana
