Arabis serrata var. siikokiana, a
perennial herb found in moist rocky or graveled areas in hilly
districts, moderately branches and grows to 15-50cm in height.
Radical leaves are narrowly obovate and pinnate, 1.5-3cm long, with
coarse serrations on the margins. On-stem leaves are oblong to
oval-oblong, 1.5-3.5cm, and bases become sagittate to embrace the
stems, with coarse serrations on margins. The leaf surfaces and the
backsides also have stellate and branched hairs, mingling some
simple ones. Stems apexes deliver racemose inflorescences with
4-petaled white flowers, petals measuring 6-10cm in size. Bloom
time: April-May. |