Lyre-leaved Rock Cress
Arabidopsis lyrata
(formerly Arabis lyrata)

Lyre-leaved Rock Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata) Other scientific names: Arabis lyrata

Family: Mustard Family (Brassicaceae)

Group: Cresses

Distinctive features: Tiny basal leaves are usually (not always) lyre-shaped. White 4-part flowers atop a tall stalk.

Flowers: Spring;  White;  4 parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Sand Dunes, Alvars

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 150   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: lyrata: lyre-shaped


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Lyre-leaved Rock Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata)

Lyre-leaved Rock Cress flowers.

Lyre-leaved Rock Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata)

Lyre-leaved Rock Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata)

Lyre-leaved Rock Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata)

Closeup view of a fully open flower.

Lyre-leaved Rock Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata)

The basal leaves of Lyre-leaved Rock Cress give this plant its common name.

Lyre-leaved Rock Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata)

Lyre-leaved Rock Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata)

Leaves on the rest of the plant.


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