Whitlow Grass (Erophila verna)

Whitlow Grass (Erophila verna)
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At a glance

Lifecycle
Annual
Exposure
Full sun

Cultivation

A native plant, we have no information on its cultivation needs but judging by its wild habitat it probably requires a light well-drained dry to moist soil and a sunny position[K]. A polymorphic species.

Propagation

Seed - sow in situ when it is ripe in the summer or sow stored seed in situ in early spring.

Edible uses

Leaves - raw.

Medicinal uses

The plant is astringent and vulnerary.

Habitat

Rocks, walls and dry places.

Native range

Most of Europe, including Britain, south to N. Africa and east to temperate Asia.

Scientific synonyms Draba verna