natural herbs
Corn Rocket
Bunias erucago
Herb: Corn Rocket
Latin name: Bunias erucago
Family: Cruciferae
Edible parts of Corn Rocket:
Leaves and young stems - raw or cooked. A characteristic aromatic flavour that goes well with beans. The young and tender leaves make a refreshing spring soup. Root - raw. It can be sliced thinly or grated and then be added to salads.Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/BiennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
May toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Fields and roadsides, usually on rather poor soils.Propagation of Corn Rocket:
Seed - sow March to August in situ in order to obtain a succession of fresh young leaves. The seed usually germinates within 2 weeks.Cultivation of the herb:
Fields and roadsides, usually on rather poor soils.Medicinal use of Corn Rocket:
None knownKnown hazards of Bunias erucago:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.