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Search Term(s): Arabidopsis lyrata subsp. lyrata   (1 record found)

BRASSICACEAE
Mustard Family
Arabidopsis lyrata subsp. lyrata  (lyre-leaf rockcress)   
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Synonym
Arabis lyrata L.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Arabidopsis: resembling Arabis (rock-cress); lyrata: like a lyre
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Serpentine soils of the Piedmont and dry sandy soils of the Coastal Plain
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Potential host plant for Paramidia midea (Falcate Orange Tip Butterfly).
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Subspecies lyrata is strictly North American.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Serpentine Grasslands
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