natural herbs
Isatis lusitanica
Herb latin name: Isatis lusitanica
Family: Cruciferae
Edible parts of Isatis lusitanica:
The leaves are probably eaten.Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/BiennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Fields and stony places to 900 metres in Turkey.Propagation of Isatis lusitanica:
Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ. If the seed is in short supply then it might be better to sow it in a cold frame in the spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and plant out in early summer.Cultivation of the herb:
Fields and stony places to 900 metres in Turkey.Medicinal use of Isatis lusitanica:
None knownKnown hazards of Isatis lusitanica:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.