Vella
(of uncertain derivation, said to be Latinised from Veler, a Celtic name for such a plant). ORD. Cruciferae. A small genus (three species) of small, much-branched, greenhouse or half-hardy shrubs, natives of Spain. Flowers yellow, rather large, sub-spicate, the lower ones bracteate; sepals erect, equal at base. Leaves entire. V. Pseudo-cytisus, the only species calling for mention here, is sometimes grown as a greenhouse plant, but is sufficiently hardy to endure the winter if planted in a dry, warm, south border. It may be multiplied by young cuttings, inserted in sand, under a glass. V. Pseudo-cytisus (False Cytisus). Cress Rocket. fl., petals yellow, with long, dark purple claws; pedicels very short. April and May. l. alternate, obovate, entire, rough with hairs. h. 2ft. to 3ft. 1759. (B. R. 293.)