Arabidopsis — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Arabidopsis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Arabidopsis lyrata
Arabidopsis lyrata
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus are generally easily grown in ordinary well-drained soil. This species of rockcress is considered an important first brood nectar plant for 'Karner Blue' butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis Nabokov), an endangered species in North America.
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EdibleMedicinal
Arabidopsis thaliana
Arabidopsis thaliana
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers open, light conditions in free-draining soil such as sand or sandy loam. The plant can complete its entire life-cycle in as little as six weeks. More than 99% of the flowers are self-fertilized, usually before they even open.
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