Etymology: Rorippa: an Anglo-Saxon word rorippen whose meaning has been lost
Plants: perennial, to 24" tall forb; thick, fleshy, creeping roots
Leaves: lance-like, mostly toothed but not divided, lobed at the base
Flowers: yellow, 4-parted; inflorescence a clusters (raceme) of stalked flowers
Fruits: roundish pods, shorter than the stalk
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACW- USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos