Sisymbrium crassifolium
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It takes 2 years to complete its life cycle.
There are about 80 Sisymbrium species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Europe, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Portugal, Spain
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a green vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Esparrago de tamarilla
Synonyms
Sisymbrium granatense Boiss.;