Barbarea vulgaris arcuata
Synonyms
Bitter Cress, Rocket Cress, St. Barbara's Cress
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Winter annual or biennial
Growth Habit:
Erect, basal rosette
Propagation:
Seed
Leaf Margin:
Wavy
Leaf Hairs:
None
Leaf Structure:
Large terminal lobe with smaller opposite lateral lobes
Leaf Arrangement:
Opposite
Root Type:
Taproot with secondary fibrous root system
Flower Color:
Yellow
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Similar Species
- Mustard species Brassicacaea
- Mustard, Wild Brassica kaber
- Pepperweed sp ecies Lepidium spp
- Radish, Wild Raphanus raphanistrum
- Shepherds-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Oryzalin
- Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Bromoxynil, Carfentrazone, Chlorsulfuron, Dicamba
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
