Brewer's rockcress facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brewer's rockcress |
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Boechera
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breweri
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Boechera breweri, also known as Brewer's rockcress, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which is also called the mustard family. This plant is known for growing in rocky places.
Where Does Brewer's Rockcress Grow?
Brewer's rockcress is a plant that naturally grows in certain parts of North America. You can find it in northern California and southern Oregon.
It likes to grow in rocky areas, especially in mountains and valleys. Some of the places where it thrives include the northern Sierra Nevada mountains and the Klamath Mountains.
What Does Brewer's Rockcress Look Like?
Brewer's rockcress is a perennial plant. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows from a strong, woody base called a caudex. From this base, it sends up hairy stems that can reach about 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) tall.
Around the base of the plant, there's a cluster of oval-shaped leaves. These leaves can be up to 3 centimeters (about 1.2 inches) long. They are covered in special hairs that look like they are forked, or split. A few other leaves grow higher up on the stem, and their bases wrap around it.
The flowers of Brewer's rockcress are quite pretty. They have dark purple sepals, which are like small leaves that protect the flower bud. The petals are a lighter purple color. After the flowers bloom, the plant produces its fruit. This fruit is a long, thin, purple pod called a silique. These pods can grow up to 6.5 centimeters (about 2.5 inches) long.
