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Rorippa amphibia (L.) Besser

great yellow-cress (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadSlight tendencySE
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Rorippa amphibia grows at the edges of water-courses, particularly those that almost dry out in summer.

Cerney Wick (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2026-05-17

 great yellow-cress / Rorippa amphibia: _Rorippa amphibia_ grows at the edges of water-courses, particularly those that almost dry out in summer.

Rorippa amphibia often produces undersized fruit containing few seeds.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-19

 great yellow-cress / Rorippa amphibia: _Rorippa amphibia_ often produces undersized fruit containing few seeds.

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