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General Information

Rorippa globosa is a Annual/Perennial up to 0.70 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia.

Habitat

River banks, moist areas, grasslands, and railroad embankments from near sea level to 2500 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Annual/Perennial
Height	0.70 m
Pollinators	Bees, Flies, Beetles, Self
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Wild

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

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked[, ].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

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