Barbarea australis

Physical Characteristics

Barbarea australis is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, bees, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[144, 177]. A pungent, peppery flavour[K].

Medicinal Uses

Antiscorbutic The leaves are antiscorbutic[144].

Known Hazards

None known