Plants in genus barbarea
Plants in genus barbarea
Barbarea verna
Barbarea verna, a biennial herb in the Brassicaceae family, is high in vitamins A and C and has been cultivated since the 17th century. Native to southern Europe and western Asia, it is a winter green plant that grows easily in gardens. Its leaves are used in sandwiches, salads, and soups as a substitute for watercress.