Genus
Rorippa (Yellowcresses)
Rorippa palustris. Photo: (c) eyeweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
Rorippa is a flowering plant genus in the mustard family, Brassicaceae, native to Europe through central Asia, Africa, and North America. Rorippa species are annual to perennial herbs, usually with yellow flowers and a peppery flavour. They are known commonly as yellowcresses.