California Elegant Rock Cress

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

California Elegant Rock Cress (Arabis sparsiflora var. californica) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the South Coast, the Transverse Range and Peninsular Range regions. It tends to grow in rocky canyons and gravelly washes, at elevations from 0-5200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Color

Pink

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil drainage

Fast

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky canyons, gravelly washes

Plant communities

Chaparral

Wildlife supported

Bees

Butterflies

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Pollinators supported

2 confirmed and 11 likely

Likely
Confirmed

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Alternative names

Common names:

California Elegant Rock Cress

Botanical names:

Arabis sparsiflora var. californica

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