Tower Cress (Turritis glabra)

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

Turritis glabra is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. An infusion of the plant can be used as a beverage. — Young leaves - cooked.; An infusion of the plant can be used as a beverage.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry banks, cliffs and rocks, roadsides and waste places, especially in E. England. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)