medicinal herbs
Barbarea australis
 

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Herb latin name: Barbarea australis

Family: Cruciferae

Medicinal use of Barbarea australis:

The leaves are antiscorbutic.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Wettish land in the montane and sub-alpine zones.

Edible parts of Barbarea australis:

Young leaves - raw or cooked. A pungent, peppery flavour.

Propagation of the herb:

Seed - sow in situ in early spring to early summer.

Cultivation of Barbarea australis:

Wettish land in the montane and sub-alpine zones.

Known hazards of Barbarea australis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.