Boechera suffrutescens
Woody rockcress
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Family: Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) · Type: Subshrub · Native
Boechera suffrutescens (Woody rockcress) is a native California subshrub in the Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) family.
Woody rockcress is a California native found in the Klamath Ranges, North Coast Ranges High, Cascade Range High, Sierra Nevada, and Modoc Plateau bioregions, growing on rocky slopes and gravelly soil, generally with sagebrush, at elevations from 1,500 to 3,000 meters. Flowering from June to August, it has a woody caudex with stems arising from a basal rosette, petals 4.5 to 6 millimeters long tinged purple or rose near the tip, and reflexed to pendent fruits 3 to 8 centimeters long.
Habitat and range
Habitat: Rocky slopes, gravelly soil, generally with sagebrush
Elevation: 1500--3000 m
Outside California: to Washington, Idaho
Bloom period
Boechera suffrutescens blooms Jun--Aug.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boechera suffrutescens native to California?
Yes. Boechera suffrutescens is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Boechera suffrutescens bloom?
Boechera suffrutescens blooms Jun--Aug.
What plant family does Boechera suffrutescens belong to?
Boechera suffrutescens is in the Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) family, genus Boechera.
What habitat does Boechera suffrutescens grow in?
Boechera suffrutescens grows in Rocky slopes, gravelly soil, generally with sagebrush.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora
Last updated 2026-10-07
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