Small flowered winter-cress (Barbarea stricta, Enum. Pl. Volh.: 72 (1821))

Family: Brassicaceae

Author: Andrz. ex Besser

Bibliography: Enum. Pl. Volh.: 72 (1821)

Year: 1821

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Barbarea

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to N. Mongolia

Description

The Small flowered winter-cress, scientifically known as Barbarea stricta, is a remarkable plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. First documented in the comprehensive “Enumeratio Plantarum Volhyniae” on page 72 in the year 1821 by prominent botanist Andrzejowski, the plant later received formal classification by Besser.

Barbarea stricta is native to a broad geographical range, being found from the reaches of Europe to the distant landscapes of Northern Mongolia. This widespread distribution underscores the plant’s adaptability to various climates and terrains.

This species is recognized by its modestly-sized flowers, which contribute to its common name “Small flowered winter-cress.” As a member of the mustard family, it shares several characteristics with other Brassicaceae plants, such as its inflorescence structure and foliage patterns.

The significance of Barbarea stricta within its native habitats spans ecological contributions, including supporting local insect populations and serving as a part of the food web. For botanists and ecologists, this plant offers an interesting case study in the resilience and ecological importance of widespread species within the Brassicaceae family.

In essence, Barbarea stricta not only stands out for its adaptive presence across vast regions but also enriches the biodiversity of its habitats, making it a plant of considerable interest and value in the botanical world.

Common Names

Dan: rank vinterkarse, vinter-karse
Nor: karskaarel, vinter-karse
Swe: rantakanankaali, strandgyllen
Fin: rantakanankaali
Nob: stakekarse
Nno: stakekarse
Eng: small-flowered winter-cress
En: Small flowered winter-cress
Cs: Barborka přitisklá
Da: Rank vinterkarse, Vinter-karse
Nl: Stijf barbarakruid
Et: Püstkollakas
Fi: Rantakanankaali
Fr: Barbarée raide
De: Steife Winterkresse
Is: Hlíðableikja
It: Erba di Santa Barbara stretta
Lt: Stačioji barborytė
No: Karskaarel, Vinter-karse
Nb: Stakekarse
Nn: Stakekarse
Pl: Gorczycznik prosty
Ru: Сурепка сжатая
Sv: Strandgyllen, Rantakanankaali
Uk: Суріпиця пряма
Cy: Berwr-y-gaeaf mân-flodeuog

Synonyms

• Barbarea vulgaris subsp. stricta ((Andrz.) Arcang.)
• Campe planisiliqua ((Trautv. & C.A.Mey.) A.Heller)
• Barbarea barbarea var. stricta ((Andrz.) MacMill.)
• Campe stricta ((Andrz.) W.Wight)
• Barbarea planisiliqua (Trautv. & C.A.Mey.)
• Barbarea palustris (Hegetschw.)
• Barbarea parviflora (Fr.)
• Crucifera stricta (E.H.L.Krause)
• Barbarea vulgaris var. stricta ((Andrz. ex Besser) A.Gray)

Distribution

• Altay (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Chita (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yakutskiya (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Belgium (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• France (introduced)
• Ireland (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Michigan (introduced)
• New Hampshire (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Primorye (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Rhode I. (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)

Additional Images

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Flower

Taken Jun 19, 2020 by Henk Van Lottum (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 19, 2021 by Peter V (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 2, 2022 by Serg Kulikov (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 11, 2022 by Serg Kulikov (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jun 19, 2020 by Henk Van Lottum (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jun 19, 2020 by Henk Van Lottum (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5374614)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278905-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Barbarea stricta Andrz. ex Besser)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 7

Soil nutriments: 7