Sagittata Arabis (Arabis sagittata)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Arabis sagittata is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry calcareous slopes, central and southern Europe. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)