Blue mustard, Musk mustard, Purple mustard, Cross flower
Chlorispora tenella

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It is a small plant 15-25 cm tall. It has smooth pods with an elongated beak.

There are about 10 Chlorispora species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It does best in a well drained light soil in full sun. It suits hardiness zone 8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Balkans, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Central Asia, China, Europe, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Mongolia, Russia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw in salad.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed sown where they are to grow.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Raphanus tenellus Pallas; Raphanus monnetii H. Leveille;