Barbarea vulgaris R.Br.

Glabrous biennial to perennial. Stems branched above, 30–60–(100) cm tall. Rosette lvs lyrate-pinnate, (5)–10–20–(25) × 1–3–(4) mm; terminal lobe rounded-oblong; lateral lobes in (0)–1–3–(5) pairs, the distal pair > width of terminal lobe; margins toothed or sinuate. Upper stem lvs becoming simple, obovate or ovate, coarsely toothed. Racemes to 30 cm tall; pedicels erecto-patent to ± patent, 4–7 mm long. Sepals glabrous, 3–4 × 1–1.5 mm. Petals 5–6 × 1.5–2 mm. Silique erect, (15)–20–(30) × 1–1.5 mm; style 2–3 mm long.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

Flowering: Oct.–Nov.–(Jan.); Fruiting: Oct.–Nov.–(Jan.)