Sisymbrium crassifolium

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Basic Information

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

Genus: sisymbrium

Plant ID (slug): sisymbrium-crassifolium

Numeric ID: 26236

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Sisymbrium crassifolium is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-western Europe - Spain.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves and young stems - cooked. A cabbage-like flavour[105].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Sisymbrium crassifolium