Biology 130
Barbarea vulgaris;
yellow rocket, winter cress
[Brassicaceae]
Erect biennial/perennial whose size and
appearance varies with growing conditions, but up to 3' tall.
Profuse small flowers (½" diameter) cover pastures and hay fields
in brilliant yellow in May before the primary crop matures.
Leaves alternate, basal ones lobed, with terminal lobe large,
middle and upper ones entire or toothed.
Considered a noxious weed, but also a choice potherb in Italian
cookery. Native of Europe.
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