Definitions:

1. A biennial flowering plant speciess in the mustard family, typically found in cultivated fields, pastures, meadows, and lawns, which produced yellow flowers and is often harvested in the early winter, edible with a flavor similar to watercress or rocket, and often used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. NOUN
   • Early winter cress can be added to salads for a slightly bitter, peppery flavor.
2. A biennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the mustard family, known for its edible leaves and stems, which can be harvested in the early spring and late fall, making it a popular plant among foragers and gardeners. NOUN
   • Foragers often seek out early winter cress in the spring for its nutritious, edible leaves.

Synonyms:

• american cress
• barbarea verna
• belle isle cress
• land cress
• upland cress