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Weyand, Phyllis

Barbarea orthoceras

Barbarea orthoceras Ledeb.

American Yellowrocket

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)

Synonym(s): Barbarea americana, Barbarea orthoceras var. dolichocarpa

USDA Symbol: BAOR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate , Spatulate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Base: Cuneate , Sagittate
Fruit Type: Silique
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , ME , MI , MN , MT , NH , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WI , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NT , ON , QC , SK , YT

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National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:		FACW	FACW			OBL		OBL	OBL	FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

USDA: Find Barbarea orthoceras in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Barbarea orthoceras in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Barbarea orthoceras

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-10-30
Research By: TWC Staff

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