Boechera retrofracta

Reflexed Rockcress

aka Holboell’s Rockcress, Arabis holboellii, Arabis retrofracta. The mustard family was formerly named Cruciferae in reference to the crosslike formation of the four petals. The pale purple flowers of four petals form the classic cross of a mustard flower and are about 0.5 ” (7 – 8 mm) long. Stems are between one and two feet in height with unstalked lance-shaped leaves which clasp the stem (unfortunately not shown here). Usually found in gravelly locations to 5,000′ elevation.

Family:

Brassicaceae - MUSTARD FAMILY

Genus:

Boechera for Tyge Wittrock Bocher (Boecher), Danish botanist

Species:

retrofracta means 'twisted back'
Photo location: From one location along Hwy. 410 approx. 0.5 mi. south of the turnoff to the White river entrance.