American Yellowrocket (Barbarea orthoceras)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Barbarea orthoceras is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, bees, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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

Habitat & North American Range

Banks of streams, in swamps or on wet rocks, Labrador to Alaska and south to California. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)