Hairy Bittercress Identification – Cardamine hirsuta Hairy Bittercress is also known scientifically as Cardamine hirsuta. Cardamine is from the Greek word “Kardamon”, which means “cress”. This clues us in on the plant’s resemblance to the cress family. The second part of its name, hirsuta, is a Latin word meaning “hairy”. It’s referring to the tiny […]
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Shepherd’s Purse Identification – Capsella bursa-pastoris If you’ve ever gone for a walk in a garden or the countryside, there’s a good chance you’ve walked past a Shepherd’s Purse without even knowing it. The Shepherd’s Purse goes by the scientific name of Capsella bursa-pastoris. This plant belongs to the Brassicaceae family. That’s the same family
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Yellow Rocket Identification – Barbarea vulgaris Yellow Rocket, or Barbarea vulgaris, has a couple of other popular names that you might have heard. Some people call it Winter Cress while others might refer to it as Yellow-rocket. It’s quite literally a part of the Mustard family or the Brassicaceae family. Yellow Rocket: Key Parts in
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Tumble Mustard Identification – Sisymbrium altissimum If you’ve ever noticed a tall, chaotic-looking plant with pale yellow flowers tumbling about, you may have come across the Tumble Mustard. Known scientifically as Sisymbrium altissimum, this plant belongs to the Mustard family, or Brassicaceae family. Before we dive deep into the identifying details, you might be interested
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Watercress Identification – Nasturtium officinale Watercress, scientifically known as Nasturtium officinale, is a familiar green leafy plant known for its sharp, peppery taste. It belongs to the Mustard family, which in botanical term is called the Brassicaceae family. But before diving into the nitty-gritty of the plant, you might recognize it by its other names,
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Arrowleaf Balsamroot Identification – Balsamorhiza sagittata Arrowleaf Balsamroot, with the botanical name Balsamorhiza sagittata, belongs to the plant family Asteraceae. For those unfamiliar, the Asteraceae family consists of various flowering plants including sunflowers, daisies, and lettuce. Another name you might hear associated with this plant is ‘Oregon sunflower’, owing to its sunflower-like appearance. Arrowleaf Balsamroot
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