Barbarea sicula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sicula
ID:
560714
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Delic. Prag. : 17 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560046
Common Names
- Barbarea sicula
- Sicilian Bittercress
- Sicilian Wintercress
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- Barbarea vulgaris sicula (C.Presl) Hook.f. & T.Anderson [unknown]
Description
Barbarea sicula (also called Sicilian wintercress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Barbarea sicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbarea sicula has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Barbarea sicula is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Barbarea sicula
Barbarea sicula is native to Europe and western Asia.
Barbarea sicula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbarea sicula?
Barbarea sicula
What is the common name of Barbarea sicula?
Sicilian Wintercress
What is the natural habitat of Barbarea sicula?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Barbarea genus
Barbarea auriculata, Barbarea australis, Barbarea balcana, Barbarea bosniaca, Barbarea brachycarpa, Barbarea bracteosa, Barbarea gradlii, Barbarea grandiflora, Barbarea grayi, Barbarea hongii, Barbarea integrifolia, Barbarea intermedia, Barbarea krausei, Barbarea lepuznica, Barbarea longirostris, Barbarea lutea, Barbarea macrocarpa, Barbarea oligosperma, Barbarea orthoceras, Barbarea plantaginea, Barbarea platycarpa, Barbarea rupicola, Barbarea schulzeana, Barbarea sicula, Barbarea stricta, Barbarea taiwaniana, Barbarea trichopoda, Barbarea verna, Barbarea vulgaris, Barbarea anfractuosa, Barbarea duralii,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2669697: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.