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Barbarea australis

a biennial or perennial member of the Barbarea genus in the family Brassicaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
biennial, perennial
Height
0.45 m
Fertility
self fertile
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Flies, Bees, Beetles, Self

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves - raw or cooked[1][2]. A pungent, peppery flavour[K].

Plant part
Leaves

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The leaves are antiscorbutic[1].

Product or use
Antiscorbutic

Environment

Range
Australia - New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania.
Habitat
Wettish land in the montane and sub-alpine zones.
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow in situ in early spring to early summer.

Cultivation

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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in sun or shade in a moist well-drained soil[3].

References

  1. Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Wild Food in Australia. Fontana 1976-00-00 ISBN 0-00-634436-4

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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