| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / WintercressCommon
Spring Wildflower - Yellow & Orange Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Common Wintercress
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| Scientific Name: | Barbarea vulgaris
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| Habitat/Season: | Meadows, Moist Fields & Waste Places / April-August
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| Comment: | Invasive
a.k.a. Yellow Rocket
This introduction from Europe is an early-blooming mustard. Its broccoli-like leaves can be used in salads.
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