Barbarea vulgaris Yellow rocket (Cruciferae)

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Barbarea vulgaris
Yellow rocket
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The Barbarea vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow rocket. Some home gardeners know the variety as Campe barbarea. Erysimum barbarea.

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Latin Name:  Barbarea vulgaris
Common Name:  Yellow rocket
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  R.Br.

Known Hazards:  There is a report that ingestion of the leaves can lead to kidney malfunction[222].

Mature Height:  0.35   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist places, roadsides, stream banks and hedges[9].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in sun or shade in a moist well-drained soil[1, 111]. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.8 to 7.5. The plant can continue to grow all winter, especially if the weather is mild[183]. A short-lived perennial[1], though plants usually self-sow freely when in a suitable position[K]. There is at least one named form, developed for its ornamental value. 'Variegata' has variegated leaves and grows less strongly than the type[183]. A good bee plant[108].

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