Cats
UncertainIdentity or evidence quality is not strong enough for a firm answer.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Sources
cat safety reference
Is Yellowrocket safe for cats?
Barbarea vulgaris
Yellowrocket is a hardy, flowering biennial herb often found in fields and gardens. While it is considered non-toxic to pets, ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
Barbarea vulgarisBittercressHerb BarbaraWinter Cress
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Habit
- Rosette-forming biennial
- Care
- Low
Safety status
What this means for your cat
Cats are not the species at risk from Yellowrocket. ASPCA lists Barbarea vulgaris as non-toxic to cats — the isothiocyanate toxicity it carries is a horse-and-livestock concern, not a feline one. A curious cat that mouths the bitter mustardy foliage is much more likely to spit it out than to swallow enough to matter.
Sources: ASPCA.
If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.
Cats — concern notes
Common signs
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Escalation note
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Source evidence
ASPCA Toxic Plant List
toxicology · 99% reliability
Yellowrocket is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.
NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
botanical · 94% reliability
Barbarea vulgaris is a biennial herb in the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as yellowrocket or winter cress.
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