Diplotaxis catholica

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Europe, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Spain

How it is used for food

The flowers are eaten raw. They are also cooked and used as a garnish in traditional bread. The young leaves are mixed with Lavatera cretica (Malva multiflora) to make a vegetable dish.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Elharra, Elkelkaza, Pan y quesito amarillo

Synonyms

Sisymbrium balearicum Porta; Sisymbrium catholicum L.; and others