Isatis tinctoria Woad (Cruciferae)

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Isatis tinctoria
Woad
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The Isatis tinctoria plant species is found in C. and S. Europe. Naturalized in S. and C. England. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Woad.

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Latin Name:  Isatis tinctoria
Common Name:  Woad
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Cliffs and cornfields, often on chalky soils[17, 200].

Edible Uses: Leaves - they require long soaking in order to remove a bitterness, and even then they are still bitter[177, 179]. There is no record of the seeds being edible, but they contain 12 - 34% protein and 12 - 38% fat on a zero moisture basis[218].

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