Small tumbleweed mustard
Sisymbrium loeselii
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: sisymbrium
Plant ID (slug): sisymbrium-loeselii
Numeric ID: 24514
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Sisymbrium loeselii is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. 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 dry or moist soil.
Distribution
South-eastern Europe to E. Asia. A casual, locally established in Britain.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Antiscorbutic Antiscrophulatic The leaves and the flowers are used in the treatment of scurvy and scrofula[240].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Sisymbrium loeselii Small tumbleweed mustard
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