Ball-mustard
Neslia paniculata
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 15-60 cm tall. It has some hairs. The leaves on the stems are oblong and 3-7 cm long by 3-15 mm wide. The seeds are brown and oval.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Canada, Central Asia, China, North America, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are roasted with onion.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gerdel, Nusch da champ
Synonyms
Alyssum paniculatum Willd.; Crambe paniculata All.; Myagrum paniculatum L.; Rapistrum paniculatum Gaertn.; and others