Family: Brassicaceae
Author: (L.) Besser
Bibliography: Enum. Pl. Volh.: 27 (1821)
Year: 1821
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Rorippa
Vegetable: False
Observations: Europe to Siberia and W. Himalaya
Description
Creeping yellow cress, scientifically known as Rorippa sylvestris, is a versatile plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It was first cataloged in the early 19th century, with a comprehensive mention in the flora documentation “Enum. Pl. Volh.” published in 1821 by Besser.
This hardy perennial is indigenous to a wide geographical range spanning from Europe to Siberia and extending to the Western Himalayas. Its ability to thrive across diverse climates and terrains underlines its resilient nature and adaptability.
Creeping yellow cress is characterized by its creeping growth pattern, which enables it to cover ground efficiently. This growth habit makes it particularly valuable in erosion control and habitat restoration projects. The plant features small, vibrant yellow flowers that cluster together, creating a visually appealing display that can brighten up various landscapes.
Beyond its ornamental value, Rorippa sylvestris also plays an important ecological role. It serves as a habitat and food source for various insects, thus contributing to the biodiversity of its growing environment.
Given its widespread occurrence and ecological benefits, creeping yellow cress is a noteworthy species both in horticultural and environmental conservation contexts. Its robust nature and distinctive appearance make it an interesting subject of study and popular choice for those looking to enhance natural ecosystems.
Common Names
Eng: creeping yellow cress, creeping yellow field cress, creeping yellow-cress, creeping yellowcress, yellow field cress
Swe: grönamarant, kirgislök, rundlök, rävsvans, segerlök, rikkanenätti, strandfräne, trädgårdsgräslök, strandkrasse, strandsenap
Dan: rund løg, rævehale-amarant, top-amarant, vej-guldkarse
Deu: wilde sumpfkresse
Nld: akkerkers
Fin: rikkanenätti
Fra: rorippe des champs, rorippe sylvestre, cresson des bois, rorippa sylvestre
Nor: skou-sennep
Nno: vegkarse
Nob: veikarse
Sme: gáddekrássa
Cym: berwr melyn blynyddol y dŵr, berwr melyn ymlusgol, berwr melyn ymlusgol y dŵr, berwy melyn ymlusgol y dwfr, berwyr melyn blynyddol y dŵr
En: Creeping yellow cress, Creeping yellow field cress, Yellow field cress, Creeping yellowcress, Creeping yellow-cress, Yellow Fieldcress
Be: Жарушнік лясны
Bg: Горски пореч
Ca: Creixen silvestre
Zh: 歐亞葶藶
Cs: Rukev obecná
Da: Vej-Guldkarse, Rund løg, Rævehale-amarant, Top-amarant
Nl: Akkerkers
Fi: Rikkanenätti
Fr: Rorippe des champs, Rorippe sylvestre, Cresson des bois, Rorippa sylvestre, Cresson des forêts, Roripe des bois, Roripe des forêts, Caquette sauvage, Cresson sauvage, Rorippe des bois, Rorippe des forêts
De: Wilde Sumpfkresse, Wald-Sumpfkresse
Is: Flækjujurt
It: Crescione radicina
Lt: Miškinis čeriukas
Se: Gáddekrássa
No: Skou-sennep
Nb: Veikarse
Nn: Vegkarse
Fa: ترتیزک زرد جنگلی
Pl: Rzepicha leśna
Ru: Жерушник лесной
Sk: Roripa lesná
Es: Berro amarillo
Sv: Strandfräne, Grönamarant, Kirgislök, Rundlök, Rävsvans, Segerlök, Rikkanenätti, Trädgårdsgräslök, Strandkrasse, Strandsenap
Zh-tw: 歐亞葶藶
Uk: Водяний хрін лісовий
Cy: Berwr melyn ymlusgol, Berwr Melyn Blynyddol y Dŵr, Berwr Melyn Ymlusgol y Dŵr, Berwy Melyn Ymlusgol y Dwfr, Berwyr Melyn Blynyddol y Dŵr
Synonyms
- Brachiolobos brevistylus (Schur)
- Nasturtium × anceps subsp. stenocarpum ((Godr.) Nyman)
- Sisymbrianthus sylvestris ((L.) Chevall.)
- Nasturtium sylvestre var. minor (H.C.Hall ex Lej.)
- Rorippa stenocarpa ((Godr.) P.Fourn.)
- Nasturtium brevistylon (Schur)
- Caroli-gmelina sylvestris ((L.) G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.)
- Rorippa silvestris (Fuss)
- Nasturtium reichenbachii (Knaf ex Opiz)
- Rorippa rivularis (Rchb.)
- Radicula sylvestris (Druce)
- Rorippa reichenbachii ((Knaf ex Opiz) Simonk.)
- Rorippa sylvestris var. stenocarpa ((Godr.) P.Fourn.)
- Nasturtium sylvestre var. incisum (W.D.J.Koch)
- Nasturtium sylvestre var. rivulare ((Rchb.) W.D.J.Koch)
- Sisymrella sylvestris ((L.) Spach)
- Rorippa sylvestris f. olgae (Soó)
- Nasturtium sylvestre subsp. stenocarpum ((Godr.) Rouy & Foucaud)
- Sisymbrium vulgare (Pers.)
- Nasturtium sylvestre var. brevistylum (W.D.J.Koch)
- Brachiolobos sylvestris ((L.) All.)
- Crucifera sylvestris ((L.) E.H.L.Krause)
- Nasturtium mucronulatum (Lacroix)
- Nasturtium sylvestre var. dentatum (W.D.J.Koch)
- Nasturtium morisonii (Tausch)
- Nasturtium hyi (Foucaud & Rouy)
- Cardamine sylvestris ((L.) Bubani)
- Rorippa uliginosa (Simonk.)
- Nasturtium erythrospermum (Boiss. & A.Huet)
- Nasturtium astyloides (Knaf ex Opiz)
- Sisymbrium nasturtiifolium (Gilib.)
- Rorippa morisonii ((Tausch) Beck)
- Nasturtium stenocarpum (Godr.)
- Radicula pinnata (Moench)
- Nasturtium sylvestre ((L.) W.T.Aiton)
- Rorippa liaotungensis (X.D.Cui & Y.L.Chang)
- Nasturtium rivulare (Rchb.)
- Nasturtium riparium (Gremli)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Altay (native)
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Corse (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- Denmark (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- France (native)
- Germany (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iran (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Krym (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Poland (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Alabama (introduced)
- Alberta (introduced)
- Algeria (introduced)
- Argentina South (introduced)
- Arkansas (introduced)
- British Columbia (introduced)
- Buryatiya (introduced)
- Chile Central (introduced)
- Chile South (introduced)
- Colorado (introduced)
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- District of Columbia (introduced)
- Finland (introduced)
- Iceland (introduced)
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- Kamchatka (introduced)
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- Washington (introduced)
- West Virginia (introduced)
- Wisconsin (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Jun 30, 2021 by Silje Miriam (cc-by-sa)
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Taken Jun 17, 2021 by Jani Zadrgal (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 14, 2022 by Tomaž Jančar (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
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Taken Jul 17, 2021 by Reinhard Bachmann (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 17, 2021 by Jani Zadrgal (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 14, 2022 by Tomaž Jančar (cc-by-sa)
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Habit
Taken Oct 27, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Dominique REMAUD (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 19, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
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Taken Jun 30, 2021 by Silje Miriam (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 20, 2022 by michel cosme (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Sep 3, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 3, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 30, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Jacques HOUDRÉ (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 3, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 2, 2021 by Douglas Scofield (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Oct 29, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Dominique REMAUD (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 24, 2021 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 23, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Dominique REMAUD (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 23, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Dominique REMAUD (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 1, 2022 by huy HO (cc-by-sa)
Bark
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Taken Aug 28, 2021 by Daniel SOTTY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 3, 2019 by topin (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 26, 2022 by Gaël Covain (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 30, 2022 by Snežana Vasić (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3053376)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288692-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Rorippa sylvestris (L.) Besser)
Specifications
Growth form: Rhizomatous
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth rate: Moderate
Growth
Ph maximum: 8.0
Ph minimum: 5.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 8
Soil nutriments: 5