natural herbs
Land Cress
Barbarea verna
Herb: Land Cress
Latin name: Barbarea verna
Synonyms: Barbarea praecox, Campe verna
Family: Cruciferae
Edible parts of Land Cress:
Young leaves - raw, cooked or used as a seasoning. A hot, spicy watercress flavour, they are delicious in salads. Leaves can be obtained throughout the year if autumn-sown plants are given a light protection in winter. An edible oil is obtained from the seed. The seed can be sprouted and added to salads etc.Description of the plant:
Plant:
BiennialHeight:
30 cm(11 3/4 inch)
Flowering:
May toJuly
Habitat of the herb:
Waste and cultivated ground.Propagation of Land Cress:
Seed - sow spring to September in situ at 3-weekly intervals to provide a succession of leaves. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks.Cultivation of the herb:
Waste and cultivated ground.Medicinal use of Land Cress:
None knownKnown hazards of Barbarea verna:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.