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Common Winter Cress Barbarea vulgaris
Mustard Brassicaceae family
Basal leaves have 2-8 small lobes, upper leaves are oval or more rounded.
Along the upper portion of the stem are narrow pods that point upward.
Flowers are small, yellow racemes.
Form/habitat:Common plant along roadsides and meadows, blooming in spring and early summer. 1-2' high.
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