Arabidopsis lyrata
Arabidopsis lyrata, commonly known as lyrate rockcress, is a perennial wildflower closely related to the model organism Arabidopsis thaliana. While less utilized in standard laboratory settings, it serves as a vital evolutionary tool for researchers studying genome evolution, adaptation, and the complex genetic mechanisms driving plant diversification and survival.
- Scientific name: Arabidopsis lyrata
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, it falls under the family Brassicaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Arabidopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arabidopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Arabidopsis lyrata, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is known as 深山南芥 (zh-hans, zh-hanth, zh-hk, and zh), while in Norwegian, it is called aurskrinneblom (nb).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 深山南芥 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 深山南芥 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 深山南芥 | Wikidata |
| zh | 深山南芥 | Wikidata |
| nb | aurskrinneblom | Wikidata |
| is | Melablóm | Wikidata |
| zh | 琴叶拟南芥 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the borders of Finland and the islands of Iceland. Furthermore, it is found inhabiting the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also extends its reach to the remote territory of Føroyaar. These specific locations highlight the northern geographical range of Arabidopsis lyrata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |