Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sativa
ID:
582857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crantz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Stirp. Austr. Fasc. 1: 17 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582189



Common Names

  • Camelina sativa
  • Sativa Camelina
  • Sativa's Camelina


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Synonyms

  • Linostrophum sativum Schrank [unknown]
  • Myagrum sativum L. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi camelina Crantz [unknown]
  • Camelina microcarpa pilosa (DC.) Jáv. [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa caucasica Sinskaya [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa glabrata (DC.) N.W.Zinger [unknown]
  • Adyseton dentatum G.Don [unknown]
  • Alyssum dentatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Alyssum myagrum Wibel [unknown]
  • Alyssum sativum Scop. [unknown]
  • Camelina ambigua Besser ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Camelina caucasica (Sinskaya) Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Camelina glabrata (DC.) Fritsch [unknown]
  • Camelina hirsuta Bernh. [unknown]
  • Camelina pilosa (DC.) N.W.Zinger [unknown]
  • Camelina sagittata Moench [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa glabrata DC. [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa pilosa DC. [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa pilosa (DC.) N.W.Zinger [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa zingeri Z.Mirek [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa zingeri (Mirek) Smejkal [unknown]
  • Chamaelinum sativum Host [unknown]
  • Cochlearia sativa Cav. [unknown]
  • Crucifera camelina E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Dorella oleifera Bubani [unknown]
  • Alyssum sativum Sm. [unknown]
  • Camelina crepitans Kusn. [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa crepitans Sinskaya [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa sativa [unknown]
  • Camelina glabrata (DC.) Fritsch ex N.W.Zinger [unknown]
  • Camelina sativa glabrata N.Zing. [unknown]

Description

Camelina sativa (also called Gold-of-Pleasure, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in dry, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Camelina sativa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility and as a source of oil for cooking, biofuel, and animal feed.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camelina sativa has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camelina sativa is a hardy annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring, or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 1-2 inches apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to about 4-6 inches apart when they are a few inches tall. The plants will bloom in late spring and will self-seed if allowed to go to seed.

Where to Find Camelina sativa

Camelina sativa is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Camelina sativa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camelina sativa?

Camelina sativa

What are the common names of Camelina sativa?

False flax, Gold-of-pleasure

What is the natural habitat of Camelina sativa?

It is native to Europe and Asia, but is now naturalized in North America

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