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Yellow Rocket
Barbarea vulgaris
Honeybees forage on its nectar and pollen equally, providing a moderate early-season resource before major flows. Blooms April through June, peaking in late spring in northern regions. Invasive in many North American states, so manage to prevent spread and verify local status.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom | April–June |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
| Native | Eurasia — naturalized in North America |