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The whole plant feels somewhat coarse and hairy to the touch. It bears fruits are long and without hairs when young but show hairs when mature and reach 18 mm long on racemes pressed close to the … It is distinct from the mustard plants which belong to the genus Brassica. The seeds can also be saved and used to season food. Tall Hedge Mustard is a weed of landscapes, nurseries and waste places that has become more common in the metro in recent years. Hedge mustard's flowers will be on display at their best during the summer months. The yellow mustards can be difficult to distinguish as the flowers all look much the same. Edible: Hedge mustard [Sisymbrium officinale] Hedge mustard is found abundantly in fields and loose soils. Numerous respiratory conditions can be greatly alleviated with hedge mustard. All species of Mustard are edible, although some taste better than others. Yes, you heard right, edible hedges! Garlic Mustard is a biennial herb that has been labeled an invasive weed in many areas. Hedge Mustard Hedge Mustard - Sisymbrium officinale. Medicinal actions: Rubefacient, anti-septic, anti-microbial, expectorant, diuretic, anti-cancer. Edible use The leaves and flowers can be used raw in salads, or lightly steamed. If you find that combination in a flower, then you know it is a member of the Mustard family. Hedge mustard (Sisymbrium officinale) is a plant in the Brassicacaea family: The brassica family contains fantastic plants for foragers. For years we’ve only planted for beauty and aesthetics, mainly because we live in the woods where it’s been too shady for a full on vegetable garden. Weight of 1000 seeds: 0,25g Seeds per gram: 4000 Cultivation / direction of sowing: sow seed directly where it is to grow, germination irregular. It is native to Europe, including Britain, south and east from Scandanavia to North Africa and the Near East. 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