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

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

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.