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Have tried to identify this plant growing in our yard and the area roadsides. #867731

Asked May 09, 2024, 12:27 PM EDT

Trying to identify this plant growing in our yard and area roadsides, thanks, Dan

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

Hi,

This is Yellow Rocket (Barbarea vulgaris) a common winter annual in the Mustard family. You can read more about them here: 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/drive-by-botany

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/spring-blooming-lawn-and-garden-weeds#:~:text=Common%20winter%20annual%20weeds,up%20flowers%20on%20vertical%20stems.

Thank you for your question! Replied May 10, 2024, 4:18 PM EDT
Caitlin , thank you for your time! I checked our older field guide and it was not pictured although we thought it was in the mustard family, thanks again for letting us know, Dan, White Lake, Mi.


On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 4:18 PM, Ask Extension
The Question Asker Replied May 10, 2024, 5:14 PM EDT

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