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Rorippa globosa

an annual or perennial member of the Rorippa genus in the family Brassicaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Rorippa
Life cycle
annual, perennial
Fertility
Self fertile, Bees, Flies, Beetles, Self
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Bees, Flies, Beetles, Self

Uses

Edible uses

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Leaves - cooked[1][3].

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia.
Habitat
River banks, moist areas, grasslands, and railroad embankments from near sea level to 2500 metres[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no 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 spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 15°c[2].

Cultivation

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We have virtually no information on this species or its hardiness in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. It is usually an annual plant, though is sometimes a short-lived perennial[4]. It is likely to succeed in an acid or calcareous sandy or gritty well-drained soil in a sunny position.

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. 1990-00-00

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

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  4. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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