natural herbs
Brassica elongata
Herb latin name: Brassica elongata
Family: Cruciferae
Edible parts of Brassica elongata:
Leaves - cooked. An edible oil is obtained from the seed.Description of the plant:
Plant:
Biennial/PerennialHeight:
90 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
June toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Arable land and roadsides.Other uses of Brassica elongata:
The seed contains up to 34% of an edible oil that can also be used for lighting, making paints etc.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ.Cultivation of Brassica elongata:
Arable land and roadsides.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Brassica elongata:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.