Brassica napus var. sahariensis
L.; A Chev.
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Description
A Mediterranean cabbage family herb with edible seeds, roots, and seed oil.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Mali, Sahara, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Kew.
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 40, 61
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