Contains 4 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
RORIPPA Scopoli, Fl. Carniol. 520. 1760.
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TYPE: Rorippa sylvestris (Linnaeus) Besser (Sisymbrium sylvestre Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rorippa aquatica | LAKECRESS | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Rorippa palustris | BOG YELLOWCRESS | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Rorippa sessiliflora | STALKLESS YELLOWCRESS | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Rorippa teres | SOUTHERN MARSH YELLOWCRESS | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Rhizomatous, primarily submerged with emergent inflorescences; basal leaves lacking; submerged cauline leaves dissected into filiform segments; petals white
1. Lacking rhizomes, primarily emergent; basal leaves present or lacking; cauline leaves usually not submerged, pinnatisect to toothed or lobed; petals yellow or absent
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2. Pedicels 0.5-2(4) mm long; petals absent
2. Pedicels 1.5-14 mm long; petals present, yellow
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3. Fruit 2.5-10 mm long, usually subequal to shorter than pedicel
3. Fruit 8-14 mm long, usually >2 times the pedicel length