
Yellow rocket (Barbarea vulgaris)
Yellow rocket, also known as Winter cress, yellow rocket
Yellow rocket, a biennial herb native to Europe, derives its name "Barbarea" from Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen and miners. This association likely stems from the plant's historical use in treating wounds common in those professions. The leaves of Barbarea are edible, both raw and cooked, and the plant is naturally resistant to various insects.
Key Facts About Yellow rocket
Attributes of Yellow rocket
Lifespan
Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1 m
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.5 mm to 2 mm
Flower Color
Yellow
Scientific Classification of Yellow rocket
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Brassicales
Family
Cruciferae
Genus
Winter cress
Species
Yellow rocket
Toxicity
ingested in significant quantities