Showing posts with label Brassicaceae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brassicaceae. Show all posts

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Winter-cress (Barbarea vulgaris)

Family: Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)

Common name: Winter-cress

Scientific name: Barbarea vulgaris

Date taken: 14/5/2023

Notes: Large (30-60 cm) crucifer with yellow flowers and elongated fruits. Leaves hairless and shiny. Flower buds also glabrous.






Saturday, May 13, 2023

Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis)

Family: Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)

Common name: Cuckooflower (Lady's-smock)

Scientific name: Caradamine pratensis

Date taken: 23/4/2023

Notes: Common plant in meadows and by streams. With distinctive rose-pink flowers.