Herb latin name: Erysimum hieraciifolium


Synonyms: Erysimum robustum


Family: Cruciferae



Edible parts of Erysimum hieraciifolium:

Tender young shoots and leaves - cooked as a vegetable.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Biennial/Perennial


Height:
60 cm
(2 feet)

Flowering:
July to
August

Habitat of the herb:

Open damp grasslands at elevations of 1600 - 3500 metres in Nepal.

Propagation of Erysimum hieraciifolium:

Seed - sow spring or late summer in situ. Germination should take place within 3 weeks.

Cultivation of the herb:

Open damp grasslands at elevations of 1600 - 3500 metres in Nepal.

Medicinal use of Erysimum hieraciifolium:

None known

Known hazards of Erysimum hieraciifolium:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.