Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius 7 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036391
Common Names
- Nasturtium barbareaefolium
- Barbareaefolium Nasturtium
- Nasturtium
Description
Nasturtium barbareaefolium (also called 'Barbarea Mustard', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Nasturtium barbareaefolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nasturtium barbareaefolium has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nasturtium barbareaefolium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Nasturtium barbareaefolium
Nasturtium barbareaefolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and east to Syria and Lebanon.
Species in the Nasturtium genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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Aethionema lycium,
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