Isatis lusitanica
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: isatis
Plant ID (slug): isatis-lusitanica
Numeric ID: 26187
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Isatis lusitanica is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). 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 moist soil.
Distribution
S. Europe - Greece, to W. Asia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: The leaves are probably eaten[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Isatis lusitanica