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Rorippa globosa - (Turcz. ex Fisch.&C.A.Mey.)Hayek.

Common Name Globe yellowcress
Family Brassicaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats River banks, moist areas, grasslands, and railroad embankments from near sea level to 2500 metres[266].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia.
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Moist Soil Full sun
Rorippa globosa Globe yellowcress


Rorippa globosa Globe yellowcress

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Rorippa globosa is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). It is in flower from April to November, and the seeds ripen from May to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:

Leaves - cooked[105, 177].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

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[266]. It is likely to succeed in an acid or calcareous sandy or gritty well-drained soil in a sunny position.

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 15°c[164].

Other Names

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Native Range

Coming Soon

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Rorippa amphibiaGreat Yellow CressPerennial1.2 5-9  LMHSNMWeWa300
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

(Turcz. ex Fisch.&C.A.Mey.)Hayek.

Botanical References

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