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Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh.

Thale cress (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Arabidopsis thaliana is an annual plant of thin, often sandy, soils; its short generation time and small genome have led to it being widely used in genetic research.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire) ; 2021-04-14

 Thale cress / Arabidopsis thaliana: _Arabidopsis thaliana_ is an annual plant of thin, often sandy, soils; its short generation time and small genome have led to it being widely used in genetic research.

Arabidopsis thaliana produces long, narrow pods, held away from the stem.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire) ; 2021-04-14

 Thale cress / Arabidopsis thaliana: _Arabidopsis thaliana_ produces long, narrow pods, held away from the stem.

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