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American Cress

Barbarea verna

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About

The American Cress (Barbarea verna) is a species in the genus Barbarea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Barbarea verna (American Cress)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Berrillo

French Cresson de Jardin

German Frühes Barbarakraut

Portuguese agrião

Similar Species in Barbarea

medium flowered winter-cress

Barbarea intermedia

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Small-Flowered Winter-Cress

Barbarea stricta

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Large-flowered Barbarea

Barbarea grandiflora

Endangered

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Bosnian Yellow Rocket

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Cress?

The scientific name of American Cress is Barbarea verna. It belongs to the genus Barbarea.

Where does American Cress live?

American Cress is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Comoros, Denmark, France, Germany.

What family does American Cress belong to?

American Cress (Barbarea verna) belongs to the genus Barbarea, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does American Cress belong to?

American Cress (Barbarea verna) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of American Cress?

The closest relatives of American Cress in the genus Barbarea include American Wintercress, Balkan Yellow Rocket, medium flowered winter-cress, Small-Flowered Winter-Cress, Large-flowered Barbarea.