species 16,447 observations
Bog Yellowcress
Rorippa palustris
Field notes
Rorippa palustris, marsh yellow-cress, bog yellow-cress or common yellow-cress, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is widespread and native to parts of Africa, and much of Asia, Europe and Eurasia, North America and the Caribbean. It can also be found in other parts of the world as an introduced species and a common weed, for example, in Australia and South America. It is an adaptable plant which grows in many types of damp, wet, and aquatic habitat. It may be an annual, biennial, or perennial plant, and is variable in appearance as well.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



Salt Marsh Moth, Great Southern White, Gem Moth, Margined White
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it



Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Margined Calligrapher, Common Eastern Firefly, Maize Calligrapher, White-winged March Fly
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From NC State Extension.