Palmita
Descurainia pinnata subsp. halictorum
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It is an annual plant. The leaves are finely divided. The fruit pods are short and flat.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 30-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten. The seeds are a minor source of oil.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Sophia halictorum Cockerell;