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Alpine Rock-Cress

Arabis alpina

Least Concern

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The Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is a species in the genus Arabis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Arabis alpina (Alpine Rock-Cress)

Names in Other Languages

French arabette alpine

German Alpen-Gänsekresse

Similar Species in Arabis

Arabis blepharophylla

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Rock-Cress?

The scientific name of Alpine Rock-Cress is Arabis alpina. It belongs to the genus Arabis.

What is the conservation status of Alpine Rock-Cress?

Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alpine Rock-Cress live?

Alpine Rock-Cress is found in Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Iceland, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does Alpine Rock-Cress belong to?

Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) belongs to the genus Arabis, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Alpine Rock-Cress endangered?

No, Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alpine Rock-Cress belong to?

Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Alpine Rock-Cress?

The closest relatives of Alpine Rock-Cress in the genus Arabis include Blushing Rockcress, Fringed Rock-Cress, Garden Arabis, rose rockcress, Rosy Cress.