Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
yorkii
ID:
568031

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Boyd

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Madroño 51: 387 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567363



Common Names

  • Yorkii Rockcress
  • Yorkii Whitlowgrass
  • York's Rockcress


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Description

Boechera yorkii (also called York's rockcress, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and grows in rocky areas, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Boechera yorkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boechera yorkii is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boechera yorkii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Boechera yorkii

Boechera yorkii is native to the western United States and can be found in mountain meadows and rocky slopes in California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Boechera yorkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boechera yorkii?

Boechera yorkii

What is the family of Boechera yorkii?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Boechera yorkii?

York's rockcress

Species in the Boechera genus

Boechera acutina, Boechera arcuata, Boechera atrorubens, Boechera calderi, Boechera californica, Boechera cascadensis, Boechera consanguinea, Boechera covillei, Boechera depauperata, Boechera drepanoloba, Boechera duchesnensis, Boechera elkoensis, Boechera evadens, Boechera formosa, Boechera gracilenta, Boechera grahamii, Boechera harrisonii, Boechera horizontalis, Boechera howellii, Boechera languida, Boechera lincolnensis, Boechera macounii, Boechera nevadensis, Boechera paddoensis, Boechera pauciflora, Boechera paupercula, Boechera peirsonii, Boechera pendulocarpa, Boechera pinetorum, Boechera polyantha, Boechera porphyrea, Boechera pratincola, Boechera quebecensis, Boechera rollinsiorum, Boechera rubicundula, Boechera saximontana, Boechera serpenticola, Boechera shevockii, Boechera spatifolia, Boechera texana, Boechera tularensis, Boechera ultra-alsa, Boechera villosa, Boechera xylopoda, Boechera beckwithii, Boechera bodiensis, Boechera breweri, Boechera cobrensis, Boechera collinsii, Boechera constancei,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678097: Based on the initial data import
Steve Boyd (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Boyd' in the authors string.