Herb latin name: Isatis japonica


Family: Cruciferae



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Biennial

Habitat 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 known

Known hazards of Isatis japonica:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.