Brassica cretica (Cruciferae)

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Brassica cretica
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The Brassica cretica plant species is found in Europe - E. Mediterranean. It is a member of the Cruciferae family.

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Latin Name:  Brassica cretica
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocks, usually near sea-level, in Turkey[93].

Cultivation Notes: 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 could succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. It is a polymorphic species[93]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in full sun in a well-drained fertile preferably alkaline soil[200].

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