bitter wintercress
Barbarea vulgaris
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A cool-season biennial or short-lived perennial with deeply lobed leaves and small yellow four-petaled flowers. Often grown as a leafy green for spring harvests, it readily self-seeds and is considered weedy in some regions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A cool-season biennial or short-lived perennial with deeply lobed leaves and small yellow four-petaled flowers. Often grown as a leafy green for spring harvests, it readily self-seeds and is considered weedy in some regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well bitter wintercress grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation