natural herbs
Isatis japonica
Herb latin name: Isatis japonica
Family: Cruciferae
Description of the plant:
Plant:
BiennialHabitat of Isatis japonica:
Rocks, dry slopes, rock streams and sandy shores of rivers and seas.Other uses of the herb:
A green dye is obtained from the leaves.Propagation of Isatis japonica:
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:
Rocks, dry slopes, rock streams and sandy shores of rivers and seas.Medicinal use of Isatis japonica:
None knownKnown hazards of Isatis japonica:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.