Barbarea
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Barbarea (pronounced bar-BAR-ee-uh) is a genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae, also known as the mustard family. The genus is named after Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners and artillerymen, due to the historical use of these plants in healing wounds caused by explosions.
Etymology
The genus name Barbarea derives from Saint Barbara, who is said to have used plants from this genus to heal the wounds of miners and artillerymen. The common name for many species in this genus, "winter cress," is due to their ability to remain green and even bloom during winter months.
Species
There are about 22 species in the genus Barbarea, including:
- Barbarea verna (Land cress)
- Barbarea vulgaris (Common winter cress)
- Barbarea orthoceras (American winter cress)
Related Terms
- Brassicaceae: The family to which the genus Barbarea belongs.
- Genus: A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) that groups closely related species together.
- Species: The basic unit of biological classification, below the genus level.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Barbarea is typically given as bar-BAR-ee-uh.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barbarea
- Wikipedia's article - Barbarea
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