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UK Alpine Rock-cress

Herb Icon Native Flower     Edible Symbol 
Image of Alpine Rock-cress
Arabis alpina
Family: Brassicaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Alpine Rock-cress
Scientific Name Arabis alpina
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Native Flower Native
Season Found March (Mar - May)
ImageUrl Arabis-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 09 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Arabis alpina is a perennial herb that typically grows in alpine and subalpine regions. It features small white flowers with four petals and can form dense mats. The leaves are hairy and form a basal rosette.

Distribution

This species is found across Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa, thriving in rocky and mountainous areas.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Edible - young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, though they may have a bitter taste.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets including cats and dogs.

Active Compounds

None known.

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