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Scientific Name Arabis lyrata L. Common Name lyre-leaved rock cress (Johnson et al., 1995). General Description A tufted biennial or perennial with slender, simple or branched stems that are often twisted and grow 10-40 cm high; bear white to pinkish flowers (Moss, 1983). Leaves

Basal leaves lance-shaped; toothed margin; 2-4 cm long; sometimes forked hairs present; stem leaves taper at base; hairless; margin entire or toothed (Moss, 1983). Basal in rosette; 5-17 mm wide; stem leaves not clasp stem…

Basal leaves lance-shaped; toothed margin; 2-4 cm long; sometimes forked hairs present; stem leaves taper at base; hairless; margin entire or toothed (Moss, 1983). Basal in rosette; 5-17 mm wide; stem leaves not clasp stem (Johnson et al., 1995).

Read More + Flowers White to pinkish; petals 3-8 mm long (Moss, 1983). 3-20 in terminal cluster; 4 petals (Johnson et al., 1995). Fruits and Seeds Dry dehiscent pods (siliques); erect to spreading; 1.5-4 cm long; 1-1.5 mm wide; disk-shaped; no wings (Moss, 1983). On stalks 10-14 mm long (Johnson et al., 1995). Phenology June to July (JSTOR). Range/Distribution Alberta: Central and SW along mountain range (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, SK, ON, QC, NT); USA (AK, MT, OK, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, KY, TN, MS, GE, OH, WV, VA, NC, MD, PA, NY, VT, CT, MA, DE) (USDA).