crevice suncress
Boechera microphylla (Nutt.) Dorn
Boechera microphylla, known as crevice suncress, is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is native to the western United States and Canada. It is found in British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The species was formally published in 2001.
Description
Boechera microphylla (Nutt.) Dorn is a plant species in the Brassicaceae family, commonly referred to as crevice suncress. It is distributed across several regions in the western United States and British Columbia, Canada. The species is adapted to rocky and alpine habitats, often growing in crevices. Its scientific name was published in 2001, following taxonomic revisions within the genus Boechera.
Other common names
crevice suncresslittle-leaved rockcresssmall-leaved rockcress
Distribution
British Columbia · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · Oregon · Utah · Washington · Wyoming
Synonyms
Arabis microphyllaArabis tenuiculaArabis microphylla var. microphyllaBoechera microphylla var. microphylla
