Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Boechera tularensis, common name Tulare Rockcress, is a plant species endemic to California. It has been reported from Inyo, Mono, Tulare, Fresno, Madera, El Dorado and Mariposa Counties. It grows on rocky slopes in subalpine habitats at elevations of 2400-3200 m. Boechera tularensis is a biennial or short lived perennial herb, probably reproducing by apomixis (asexual production of cloned seeds). It can reach a height of up to 70 cm. Flowers are white to pale lavender with 6-7mm petals and bloom in June and July. Its fruit is appressed and 4-8. 5 cm long. The plant is listed as "rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere" and is considered imperilled globally

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

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Color

Pink, White, Lavender

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 8 likely

Confirmed Likely

Julia Orangetip

Anthocharis julia

Gray Marble

Anthocharis lanceolata

Sara Orangetip

Anthocharis sara

Large Marble

Euchloe ausonides