Arabis gemmifera
is a perennial herb, 10-30cm in height, found in fields and
mountains. Radical leaves, with short petioles, are pinnately lobed
and measure 2-7cm in length and 8-15cm in width; the terminal lobes
are significantly large. On-stem leaves, 1-4cm in height, are
slender and pinnatifid. Racemose inflorescences give 4-petaled white
flowers. After flowering, stems fall and bear new vegetative buds at
the bases. Bloom time: April-June. |