Gold Of Pleasure

Camelina sativa

Physical Characteristics

Camelina sativa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. 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

E. Europe to W. Asia. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17].

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Oil Edible Uses: Oil Oil An edible oil is obtained from the seed[2, 17, 105, 177, 183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known