Sisymbrium crassifolium
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
What it is like
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.
Height (m): 0.8
Where it is found
Not known
South-western Europe - Spain.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Leaves and young stems - cooked. A cabbage-like flavour.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating:
How it is grown
Not known
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Biennial/Perennial
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist