Thale Cress, Mouseear cress
Arabidopsis thaliana
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: arabidopsis
Plant ID (slug): arabidopsis-thaliana
Numeric ID: 23891
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Arabidopsis thaliana is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Most of Europe, including Britain, south and east to N. Africa and temperate Asia to Japan.
Habitats
Hedgerow; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Mouthwash The plant is used to cure sores in the mouth[240].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Arabidopsis thaliana Thale Cress, Mouseear cress