Wall Whitlow Grass

Draba muralis

Physical Characteristics

Draba muralis is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia south ad east to N. W. Africa and W. Asia..

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: The plant is rich in vitamin C[177]. Does this mean it is edible?[K].

Medicinal Uses

Antiscorbutic Vitamin C The plant is antiscorbutic[240].

Known Hazards

None known