Chlorispora tenella

(Pall.) DC.

Blue mustard, Musk mustard, Purple mustard, Cross flower

Brassicaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A cabbage family herb. It is a small plant 15-25 cm tall. It has smooth pods with an elongated beak.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten raw in salads.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are eaten raw in salad.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant. It does best in a well drained light soil in full sun. It suits hardiness zone 8.

Where It Grows

Afghanistan, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Balkans, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Central Asia, China, Europe, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Mongolia, Russia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Yugoslavia,