LYALL’S ROCK CRESS

Class: Arabis lyallii

Family: MUSTARD FAMILY

Sub Family: Brassicaceae, Cruciferae

Year: Perennial

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Colour: Pale purple

Height: 10-24 cm (4-10")

Each Flower: 4 rounded petals each 7 mm-1 cm (1/4-2/5") long; 4 smooth sepals, 3-4 mm (1/8-1/6") long; may be purple-tinged; usually 6 stamens

Leaves: Pointed-oblong, 1.5-3 cm (5/8-1 1/4") long and 1.5-5 mm (1/16-3/16") broad; smooth, bright-green, almost fleshy, arranged in rosette at base. A few smaller lobed leaves clasp the stem

Stems: Several stems from root-stock, may be smooth or hairy

Blooming Period: June - August

Habitat: Dry, rocky areas in sub-alpine and alpine regions

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