Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
palustre
ID:
678205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vis.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 365 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677537



Common Names

  • Erucastrum palustre
  • Marsh Erucastrum
  • Marsh Rocket
  • Marsh Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Brassica palustris Biv. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum palustre Calest. [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum palustre (also called Marsh Erucastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. The leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in sandy soils, in open areas and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erucastrum palustre is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erucastrum palustre flower is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erucastrum palustre is a hardy annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by direct sowing in spring or fall, or by cuttings in early summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Erucastrum palustre

Erucastrum palustre is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

Erucastrum palustre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum palustre?

Erucastrum palustre

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum palustre?

Open woodlands and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum palustre?

Summer

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References