Cochlearia oblongifolia

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Basic Information

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

Genus: cochlearia

Plant ID (slug): cochlearia-oblongifolia

Numeric ID: 25175

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Cochlearia oblongifolia is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Cochlearia oblongifolia