Southern Barbarea (Barbarea australis)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Barbarea australis is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, bees, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. 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. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pungent, peppery flavour. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; A pungent, peppery flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Wettish land in the montane and sub-alpine zones. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)