Wall Whitlow Grass (Draba muralis)

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

Draba muralis is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in vitamin C. — The plant is rich in vitamin C.; Does this mean it is edible?.

Habitat & North American Range

A rare plant of limestone rocks and walls in western England. A weed of nursery gardens in Cornwall. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)