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Yellow rocket

How to identify Yellow rocket (Barbarea vulgaris)

Yellow rocket

Yellow rocket is characterized by a basal rosette of dark green leaves in its initial yearly growth phase and subsequent tall flowering stalks, which can reach up to 2 feet (60 cm) high. These stalks are adorned with clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers, each having four petals typical of the mustard family. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, yellow rocket has a flowering duration of about a month, wherein the blossoms exude a subtle fragrance. The plant thrives in moist environments, often gracing stream banks, roadsides, and hedges with its vivid floral display.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Biennial, Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

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Tall flowering stalks up to 2 feet (60 cm) high.

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Clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers with 4 petals.

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Angular-cylindrical seedpods 0.75 to 1 inch (1.9 to 2.5 cm) long.

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Dark green, hairless leaves with shiny upper surface, up to 6 inches (15 cm) long.

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Hairless, stout stem with light green to reddish-purple color and angular shape.

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Detailed Traits of Yellow rocket

Leaf Features

The leaves of yellow rocket are dark green, hairless, and have a shiny upper surface. Basal leaves reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) long and 2? inches (6 cm) wide, featuring 1-4 pairs of lateral lobes and a large oval, obovate, or nearly orbicular terminal lobe. Margins are slightly undulate or bluntly dentate. Lower to middle alternate leaves are similar but smaller with fewer lobes. Upper alternate leaves are up to 2 inches (5 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.

Leaf Shape

Ovate

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Leaf Base

Amplexicaul

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate ,
Basal

Leaf Apex

Obtuse

Leaf Texture

Herbaceous ,
Succulent/Fleshy

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Flower Features

The flowers of yellow rocket are characterized by their vibrant yellow color. Each flower, up to 1/3 inch (0.85 cm) across, features 4 yellow petals and 4 yellowish-green sepals, which are linear-lanceolate in shape. The flowers also possess 6 stamens with pale yellow to light brown anthers, and a single pistil with a thick style. Blooming occurs towards the apex of racemes on the upper stems, while seedpods develop below.

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Stem Features

The stem of yellow rocket is characterized by its hairless, stout structure. It displays a light green to reddish-purple coloration and has a somewhat angular shape. Secondary stalks emerge in the upper half of the plant, further contributing to its bushy appearance. The stem is robust and can grow to a considerable thickness, making it a prominent feature for identification. Its sturdy nature and distinct angular contours are key traits for recognizing this plant.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of yellow rocket manifests as an angular-cylindrical seedpod, approximately 0.75 to 1 inch (1.9 to 2.5 cm) in length. Each seedpod is affixed to a short, slender pedicel at the base and culminates in a diminutive, slender beak. Oriented in an ascending fashion on the racemes, the pods diverge from a strictly erect posture. Enclosed within are seeds that are ovoid, subtly flattened, adopting a brown hue that varies in intensity.

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Key Facts About Yellow rocket

Attributes of Yellow rocket
Lifespan
Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1 m
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.5 mm to 2 mm
Flower Color
Yellow
Fruit Color
Brown
Copper
Stem Color
Green
Red
Purple
Burgundy
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Yellow rocket

Species
Yellow rocket (Barbarea vulgaris)
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Distribution Map of Yellow rocket

Yellow rocket is a plant with a native range that spans across temperate regions of Europe and Western Asia. It has been introduced to several other parts of the world including northern and Southern Hemispheres' temperate areas, the sub-Antarctic zone, as well as East Asia. This species thrives in varied climates outside its native habitat, establishing itself across major regions on different continents.
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