Cress rocket
Carrichtera annua

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. The leaves are alternate and in a ring. They can be divided. The flowers are cream, purple or white.

It has become a serious weed in some semi-arid rangelands in Australia.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in the desert. It suits semi-arid areas. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Algeria, Australia, Britain, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sicily, Sinai, Spain, Syria, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The young shoots are cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems, shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Iglayglih, Mastruzzu sarvaggiu

Synonyms

Carrichtera vellae DC.; Vella annua L.;