Isle of Man cabbage
Coincya monensis

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It grows 30 cm tall and takes 2 years to complete its life-cycle. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a temperate or Mediterranean climate plant. It is best in well-drained soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Britain, Europe, Isle of Man, Mediterranean, Morocco, North America, Spain, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. It is the basal leaves used in stews.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jaramago

Synonyms

Brassica monensis (L.) Huds. Rhynchosinapis monensis (L.) Dandy; Sisymbrium monense L.; and others