Genus Barbarea (Noun)
Meaning
Biennial or perennial herbs of north temperate regions: winter cress.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Genus Barbarea is an evolutionary lineage of plants in the family Brassicaceae that are commonly known as winter cresses or yellow rockets.
- Barbarea is a genus of biennial or perennial herbs native primarily to Europe and Asia, but also found in the mountainous regions of North America.
- The genus Barbarea consists of about 22 species of flowering plants in the mustard family, most of which are biennial or perennial herbs.
- Genus Barbarea contains a diverse selection of plants including the Barbarea verna, a popular edible and medicinal herb in many north temperate regions.
- The name Barbarea was given to this genus of plants in honor of Saint Barbara, a 4th-century martyr who was apparently revered by herbalists.