Short's rockcress

Description

Short's Rock-cress (Boechera dentata), a Wisconsin Special Concern plant, is found in mesic alluvial floodplain forests, on very steep, usually cool slopes in southern mesic forests and moist sandstone cliffs. It is often found in areas with little competition such as moss-covered cliffs, boulders, or bases of large trees, or in areas with exposed soils like steep, eroding forested slopes or areas adjacent to trails. Blooming occurs throughout May; fruiting occurs throughout June. The optimal identification period for this species is early May through early June.