Indian colza, Seti sarisha, Yellow Colza, Yellow sarson
Brassica rapa subsp. trilocularis
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. The seeds are yellow.
There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Nepal
How it is used for food
It is used to produce Indian colza oil used in pickles, preserves and curries. Young leaves are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
= B. campestris var. sarson Prain, in part