Barbarea
- noun
- /bɑrˈbɛrɪə/
- Specialized
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Barbarea
- The fields were dotted with yellow blossoms of Barbarea in early spring.
Examples
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Many wild salad mixes contain Barbarea among other edible greens.
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The Barbarea plant thrives in cooler climates.
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Botanists often study the distribution of Barbarea species across Europe.
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Many gardeners enjoy growing Barbareas in their herb gardens.
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Many wild salad mixes contain Barbarea among other edible greens.
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Botanists often study the distribution of Barbarea species across Europe.
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The fields were dotted with yellow blossoms of Barbarea in early spring.
Synonyms
A leafy plant with yellow flowers eaten in winter salads
A leafy plant with yellow flowers that people grow for spicy winter salads
Compounds
- Specialized
A harmful plant with bright yellow flowers that often grows where people do not want it
Surface Forms
Etymology
Barbarea is thought to come from the woman's name Barbara, so a helpful way to remember it is to imagine a plant 'belonging to Barbara'. Today Barbarea names a group of mustard-family herbs called 'winter cress', with small yellow flowers and leaves that people sometimes eat.
