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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Arabidopsis thaliana

Family : BRASSICACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Thale Cress
Common Name (DE) : Acker-Schmalwand
Common Name (FR) : Fausse arabette
Habitat : Common plant of hot, silica rich places.
Remarks : The first plant to have its entire genome elucidated. Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered invasive.
First appearing : April
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : April 30, 2005
  • Location : The Nagold river valley outside of Dennjächt (Northern Black Forest).
    N48° 48.724' E8° 43.366'
  • Photo Date : April 30, 2005
  • Location : The Nagold river valley outside of Dennjächt (Northern Black Forest).
    N48° 48.724' E8° 43.366'