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Winter-cress - Barbarea vulgaris

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Winter-cress Winter-cress - Barbarea vulgaris dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 5:02 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 5:19 p.m.
Winter-cress Winter-cress - Barbarea vulgaris dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 5:02 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 5:19 p.m.
Winter-cress Winter-cress - Barbarea vulgaris dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 5:02 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 5:19 p.m.
Winter-cress Winter-cress - Barbarea vulgaris dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 15 Jan 2022, 12:54 p.m. 3 Jan 2022, 2:10 p.m.
Winter-cress Winter-cress - Barbarea vulgaris dylan Bristol 6 May 2022, 2:59 p.m. 5 May 2022, 2:53 p.m.
Winter-cress Winter-cress - Barbarea vulgaris dylan Bristol 6 May 2022, 2:59 p.m. 5 May 2022, 2:54 p.m.

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Species Description

Fairly common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: water margins (streams, rivers etc.), hedgerows, wasteland, wet meadows, ditches, road side verges, dock yards, arable fields etc. Other names include: Common Winter-cress, Bitter-cress, Herb Barbara, Rocket-cress, Yellow Rocket-cress, Winter Rocket, Yellow Rocket, Wound Rocket. Flowers: April to August. Biennial / Perennial. Height: Up to 60 cm.