Brassica tournefortii Wild turnip-rape (Cruciferae)

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Brassica tournefortii
Wild turnip-rape
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The Brassica tournefortii plant species is found in Europe - E. Mediterranean to W. Asia. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild turnip-rape.

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Latin Name:  Brassica tournefortii
Common Name:  Wild turnip-rape
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Gouan.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dunes, roadsides and fields in the maritime belt[74].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though it should be possible to grow it as a spring-sown annual. 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]. Grows well in the heavier soils.

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