Fibigia clypeata
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: fibigia
Plant ID (slug): fibigia-clypeata
Numeric ID: 662
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Fibigia clypeata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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 dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
S. Europe.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw[177]. Used as a cress in salads[2, 183].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Fibigia clypeata PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Fibigia clypeata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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 dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.