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Braya fernaldii
Also called Fernald's Braya, Fernald's Rockcress
Braya fernaldii commonly known as Fernald's braya is a small perennial plant belonging to the mustard family (Brassicaceae). It is only found in the limestone barrens along the northwestern coast of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula. B. fernaldii is considered endangered with around 16 populations remaining along a 150 km stretch of coast. Among the four species of vascular plants endemic to the island of Newfoundland, it is one of them.
Braya fernaldii inhabits the coastal limestone barrens of Newfoundland's northern peninsula which are calcium-rich but generally nutrient poor. The habitat is open, consisting of sparse vegetation and frost-shattered gravel. Since they are a coastal species, they are usually found within 1.5 km from the shore and about 15 m above sea-level. Germination of B. fernaldii is aided by heavy precipitation and strong winds.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Braya fernaldii by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
