yellow rocket
(Barbarea vulgaris)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Native to Eurasia and North Africa.
Appearance
B. vulgaris is an herbaceous biennial plant from 1–2.5″ (2.54–6.35 cm) tall.
Foliage
Flowering stalks of B. vulgaris are hairless and light green to reddish-purple in color. Basal leaves are up to 6″ (15.24 cm) long and 2.5″ (6.35 cm) in across.
Flowers
Flowers consist of 4 yellow petals in large abundance with a mild scent. Blooming occurs during mid-spring to early summer lasting approximately 1 month. Flowers are replaced by seeds after bloom.
Fruit
Seedpods are angular-cylindrical approximately 0.75–1″ (0.75-2.54 cm) long. Plants spread by reseeding.
Ecological Threat
B. vulgaris is found in highly disturbed areas (e.g., cropland, construction sites, alongside roadsides and railroads).
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/weeds/plants/yl_rocket.htm
Native to Eurasia and North Africa.
Appearance
B. vulgaris is an herbaceous biennial plant from 1–2.5″ (2.54–6.35 cm) tall.
Foliage
Flowering stalks of B. vulgaris are hairless and light green to reddish-purple in color. Basal leaves are up to 6″ (15.24 cm) long and 2.5″ (6.35 cm) in across.
Flowers
Flowers consist of 4 yellow petals in large abundance with a mild scent. Blooming occurs during mid-spring to early summer lasting approximately 1 month. Flowers are replaced by seeds after bloom.
Fruit
Seedpods are angular-cylindrical approximately 0.75–1″ (0.75-2.54 cm) long. Plants spread by reseeding.
Ecological Threat
B. vulgaris is found in highly disturbed areas (e.g., cropland, construction sites, alongside roadsides and railroads).
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/weeds/plants/yl_rocket.htm
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
- City of Ann Arbor Michigan Parks and Recreation
- Invasive Plant Species of West Virginia
- Kentucky Exotic Pest Plant Council - Moderate Threat
- Michigan Noxious Weeds
- National Park Service, Mid-Atlantic Exotic Plant Management Team Invasive Plant List
- New Hampshire Invasive Plant Species Watch List
- Nonnative Invasive Species in Southern Forest and Grassland Ecosystems
- Ohio Invasive Species Council
- WeedUS - Database of Plants Invading Natural Areas in the United States
- West Virginia Invasive Species Strategic Plan and Volunteer Guidelines 2014
- West Virginia Native Plant Society, Flora West Virginia Project, and West Virginia Curatorial Database System, September 3, 1999
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder: Rosanae |
| Order: Brassicales |
| Family: Brassicaceae |
| Genus: Barbarea |
| Barbarea vulgaris |
Other System Links
Plants: BAVU
Bayer: BARVU
GRIN: 6491
ITIS: 22741
NPDN Pest: PBKADBB
NPDN Host: 36329
References
Common Name Reference: Weed Science Society of America Common Names List
Scientific Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.