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Rock Cress, scientifically known as Arabis lyrata, is a biennial or perennial plant native to Romania and now widely distributed across various regions including Alabama, Alaska, Austria, and many others. Rock Cress (Latin: Arabis lyrata, family Brassicaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Rock Cress is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Rock Cress is a member of the Brassicaceae family native to ALA, ASK, ABT, ALU, AMU, and AUT. Rock Cress thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Rock Cress grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and biennial, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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