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Medium Flowered Winter-Cress (Barbarea intermedia)

Medium Flowered Winter-Cress (Barbarea intermedia) is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb with bright yellow flowers, often found in disturbed soils and along roadsides.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Tolerates a range of light conditions.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Biennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.2-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None in mild climates, may die back in colder regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed, basal leaves often lyrate

Flower Size

0.8-1.2 cm

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Synonyms
Barbarea gautieri Rouy & Foucaud
Barbarea perennis Pomel
Barbarea pinnata Lebel ex Rouy & Foucaud
Barbarea prostrata (J.Gay ex Godr.) J.Gay ex Lacaita
Campe intermedia (Boreau) Rauschert
Crucifera media E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderBrassicales
  • familyBrassicaceae
  • genusBarbarea
  • speciesBarbarea intermedia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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