Hirschfeldia incana - (L.)Lagr.

(L.)Lagr.-Foss.

Greek Mustard, Shortpod mustard

Brassicaceae Edible: Leaves, Seed

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Description

Hirschfeldia incana is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Uses

The young plant is eaten with oil and lemon juice in parts of Greece. The leaves of young plants are eaten raw. Seeds - raw or cooked. They can be ground into powder then mixed with water and eaten.

Distribution

S. Europe - Greece to Turkey. Naturalized in Britain.

Where It Grows

TEMPERATE ASIA: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation (Dagestan) EUROPE: Ukraine (Krym), Albania, Greece (incl. Crete), Croatia (Islands), Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), Spain (incl. Baleares), France (incl. Corsica), Portugal AFRICA: Algeria (north), Libya (north), Morocco, Tunisia