London Rocket (Sisymbrium irio)

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

Sisymbrium irio is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Immature leaves - raw or cooked. Used as greens. A famine food, it is only eaten when better foods are in short supply. Seed - raw or cooked. The seed can be eaten as piñole. — Immature leaves - raw or cooked.; A famine food, it is only eaten when better foods are in short supply.; Seed - raw or cooked.; The seed can be eaten as piñole.

Habitat & North American Range

Roadsides, walls and waste places. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)