Pachyphragma macrophylla
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: pachyphragma
Plant ID (slug): pachyphragma-macrophylla
Numeric ID: 22015
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Pachyphragma macrophylla is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from March to April. 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 can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
W. Asia - N.E. Turkey to W. Caucasus. Naturalized in Britain.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; Ground Cover;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: It would be worthwhile trying out the leaves of this species for edibility. They are almost certainly not poisonous[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Pachyphragma macrophylla