Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
543470

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 1: 268 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542802

Common Names

  • Arabis scabra
  • Rough Rock-cress
  • Rough-fruited Rock-cress

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Synonyms

  • Turritis raii Vill. [unknown]
  • Turrita stricta Bubani [unknown]
  • Arabis hirta Lam. [unknown]
  • Arabis montana Bernh. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Arabis stricta Huds. [unknown]

Description

Arabis scabra (also called Rough Rockcress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in rocky, open areas, such as cliffs and talus slopes. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis scabra is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its edible leaves which can be used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabis scabra has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis scabra is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and sand. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Arabis scabra

Arabis scabra can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Arabis scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis scabra?

Arabis scabra

What is the common name of Arabis scabra?

Scabrous rockcress

What is the natural habitat of Arabis scabra?

It is found in rocky areas in the western United States

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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