Gunnison'S Rockcress (Boechera gunnisoniana)
Description
Boechera gunnisoniana, (Gunnison's Rockcress), is a perennial herb belonging to the Brassicaceae family (the Mustards). It grows on windswept ridges as well as on stoney hillsides in west-central Colorado. The plant has many slender, erect stems which may reach a height of 15 cm. Flowering time is from May to June.According to chromosome counts, this species is diploid (n=7 as in all Boechera species) which probably reproduces sexually.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Brassicales
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Family: Brassicaceae
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Genus: Boechera
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