Balearica Brassica (Brassica balearica)

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

Brassica balearica is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The plant is said to be used as a vegetable. We do not know what part of the plant is used though it is most likely to be the leaves. — The plant is said to be used as a vegetable.; We do not know what part of the plant is used though it is most likely to be the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Limestone cliffs. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)