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Yellowrocket
Barbarea vulgaris · Brassicaceae
How it looks
Yellowrocket is a herbaceous plant whose deeply lobed leaves grow in a basal cluster from the root, with small yellow four-petaled cross-shaped flowers gathered at the branch tips. It stands 12–31 in (30–80 cm) tall and grows commonly in the wild and in gardens.
Yellowrocket is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Barbarea vulgaris
- Common name
- Yellowrocket
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
