Hare's Ear Mustard (Conringia orientalis)

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

Conringia orientalis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A light-yellow edible oil is obtained from the seed. It is used for cooking purposes. Leaves and young stems - raw. — A light-yellow edible oil is obtained from the seed.; It is used for cooking purposes.; Leaves and young stems - raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Arable and waste land, also on cliffs by the sea, especially on clay and calcareous soils in Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)