Hare's Ear Mustard

Conringia orientalis

Physical Characteristics

Conringia orientalis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

Distribution

Europe - Mediterranean. A frequent and occasionally established casual in Britain[17].

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Edible Uses: Oil A light-yellow edible oil is obtained from the seed[61, 74, 105, 177]. It is used for cooking purposes[183]. Leaves and young stems - raw[74].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known