Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
542848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 297 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542180

Common Names

  • Erubescens Rock Cress
  • Erubescens's Rock Cress
  • Erubescens Cress

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Synonyms

  • Erysimum erubescens Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Arabis erubescens (also called 'blushing rockcress', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is typically found in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis erubescens is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arabis erubescens is a small, white, four-petaled bloom. The seed is small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, thin stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis erubescens is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny spot in the garden and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arabis erubescens

Arabis erubescens can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

Arabis erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis erubescens?

Arabis erubescens

What is the common name of Arabis erubescens?

Blushing Rockcress

What is the natural habitat of Arabis erubescens?

Arabis erubescens is found in rocky habitats in western North America.

Species in the Arabis genus

Arabis watsonii, Arabis elgonensis, Arabis abietina, Arabis aculeolata, Arabis alanyensis, Arabis allionii, Arabis alpina, Arabis alticola, Arabis amplexicaulis, Arabis androsacea, Arabis aubrietioides, Arabis aucheri, Arabis axilliflora, Arabis beirana, Arabis bijuga, Arabis blepharophylla, Arabis brachycarpa, Arabis bryoides, Arabis caerulea, Arabis carduchorum, Arabis caucasica, Arabis ciliata, Arabis ciliata, Arabis collina, Arabis conringioides, Arabis cretica, Arabis crucisetosa, Arabis cypria, Arabis davisii, Arabis deflexa, Arabis doberaranica, Arabis doumetii, Arabis drabiformis, Arabis engleriana, Arabis erikii, Arabis erubescens, Arabis eschscholtziana, Arabis farinacea, Arabis flagellosa, Arabis flaviflora, Arabis foliosa, Arabis furcata, Arabis gegamica, Arabis georgiana, Arabis hirsuta, Arabis huetii, Arabis ionocalyx, Arabis josiae, Arabis juresii, Arabis kashmiriaca,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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