Elongated mustard

Brassica elongata

Physical Characteristics

Brassica elongata is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. 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

C. Europe to W. Asia. A casual in Britain[17].

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Oil Edible Uses: Oil Oil Leaves - cooked[105, 177]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[74].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known