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American Yellowrocket
Barbarea orthoceras

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Herb: American Yellowrocket

Latin name: Barbarea orthoceras

Synonyms: Barbarea americana, Barbarea stricta

Family: Cruciferae

Edible parts of American Yellowrocket:

Young leaves - raw or cooked. The rosettes of the dark green shiny leaves are eaten raw or cooked. A hot, cress-like flavour.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Banks of streams, in swamps or on wet rocks, Labrador to Alaska and south to California.

Propagation of American Yellowrocket:

Seed - sow in situ in early spring to early summer.

Cultivation of the herb:

Banks of streams, in swamps or on wet rocks, Labrador to Alaska and south to California.

Medicinal use of American Yellowrocket:

None known

Known hazards of Barbarea orthoceras:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.