Boechera gunnisoniana
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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.
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae, a medium sized and economically important family of flowering plants , are informally known as the mustards, mustard flowers, the crucifers or the cabbage family....
family (the Mustards). It grows on windswept ridges as well as on stoney hillsides in west-central Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
. 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.