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We are thinking this is Yellow Rocket. Please let me know if we are correct. If not, what is it? It has yellow flowers, about 1 foot tall at thi...
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Asked May 08, 2013, 11:33 AM EDT
We are thinking this is Yellow Rocket. Please let me know if we are correct. If not, what is it? It has yellow flowers, about 1 foot tall at this time, leaves are somewhat pointed, smaller leaves have a distinct point.
Alpena County Michigan
Expert Response
You are right. It is yellow rocket. Its hard to miss this plant in the middle of spring. The bright and abundant yellow flowers dominate the roadsides and waste places. It is yet another one of aggressive, introduced members of the Brassicaceae we see so often in this state. Care should be taken not to spread the plant.
The leaves can be eaten but have a sharp, bitter quality.
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The leaves can be eaten but have a sharp, bitter quality.
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