species 81,316 observations
Bitter Wintercress
Barbarea vulgaris
Field notes
Supports All
126
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Purple-backed Cabbageworm Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Sara Orangetip, Checkered White
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Margined Calligrapher, Silvery Blue, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly, Ligated Furrow Bee
112
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Resists
- Diseases Insect pests Wet soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.