Arabis kennedyae
species of plant
Arabis kennedyae, the Troodos rockcress, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is endemic to Cyprus. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
The Troodos rockcress is a herbaceous plant measuring less than 30 cm in height. The stems are upright and purplish. The basal leaves make rosettes and can be up to 6 cm long and 2 cm wide, while the cauline leaves are shorter. The plant's produces loose bunches of small, unremarkable white flowers with four petals. The thin fruits are 25–40 mm long and resemble extensions of the stem. Mature fruits dry out and split into two parts, leaving behind a central membrane that holds the small seeds.
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