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Lyreleaf Rockcress

Arabidopsis lyrata

Lyreleaf Rockcress is a small plant with pretty white flowers that bloom in spring. It loves to grow in rocky places and can be found in many fields and meadows.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Lyreleaf Rockcress has a rosette of deeply lobed, lyre-shaped basal leaves, often with fuzzy hairs. From this base, slender stems rise, bearing small, four-petaled white or pale pink flowers in clusters.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyBrassicaceaeGenusArabidopsis
Lyreleaf Rockcress
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Lyreleaf Rockcress

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even though it's small, it can be one of the first plants to grow in disturbed or rocky soils!

Its unique lyre-shaped leaves are what gave this hardy little plant its interesting common name!

Lyreleaf Rockcress sometimes changes its DNA to adapt faster to new environments!

This plant is a wild cousin of *Arabidopsis thaliana*, a famous plant used in science research!

Special abilities

Ability

Rock Gripper

Lyreleaf Rockcress has strong, shallow roots that help it firmly anchor to cracks in rocks, allowing it to thrive in tough spots.

Ability

Seed Spreader

This plant produces many tiny seeds that can be easily dispersed by wind, helping it quickly colonize new open areas.

Ability

Cold Hardener

Lyreleaf Rockcress can withstand freezing temperatures, allowing it to survive harsh winters and grow back in the spring.

Measurements & details

Height
10-30 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring_to_early_summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Buzz-pollinates the small flowers, aiding reproduction.

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Deer graze on the foliage, especially new growth.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Lyreleaf Rockcress?

10-30 cm

How wide does Lyreleaf Rockcress spread?

10-20 cm

How big are the flowers on Lyreleaf Rockcress?

0.5-1 cm

When does Lyreleaf Rockcress bloom?

Spring_to_early_summer

Is Lyreleaf Rockcress edible?

Yes

Is Lyreleaf Rockcress toxic?

None

What is Lyreleaf Rockcress's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Lyreleaf Rockcress pollinated?

Insect

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