Gold Of Pleasure (Camelina sativa)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Camelina sativa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

An edible oil is obtained from the seed. — An edible oil is obtained from the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

A weed of corn and flax fields in Britain. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)