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Brassica montana
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Brassica montana
Brassica montana
Brassica montana, also known as wild cabbage, is a leafy plant that grows in coastal areas. It has bright green leaves and can produce pretty yellow flowers in the spring.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Brassica montana has distinctive glaucous blue-green leaves forming a basal rosette, from which upright stems bear clusters of bright yellow, four-petaled flowers. Its overall appearance is robust and somewhat stocky, often clinging to rocky terrain.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyBrassicaceaeGenusBrassica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people likely gathered and ate this wild cabbage long ago!
Its tiny seeds can be carried by wind or water to start new plants in far-off places!
This wild plant is a close cousin to broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower!
You can often spot it clinging to rocky sea cliffs, defying gravity!
Special abilities
Ability
Root Anchorage
Brassica montana has deep roots that anchor it firmly in rocky soils, allowing it to thrive in harsh, unstable coastal environments.
Ability
Winter Resilience
Brassica montana can survive cold winters by storing energy in its rootstock, enabling it to regrow vigorously each spring.
Ability
Salt Shield
Brassica montana can tolerate salty sea spray and soils, a vital adaptation for its challenging coastal cliff habitats.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 20-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Attracts bees with its bright yellow flowers.
eaten by
Small white butterfly
Pieris rapae
Caterpillars feed on its leaves before pupating.
eaten by
Wild goat
Capra aegagrus
Goats graze its leaves as a food source.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Biennial
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Also known as
Wild Cabbage
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or tasting any plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Brassica montana?
30-100 cm
How wide does Brassica montana spread?
20-50 cm
How big are the flowers on Brassica montana?
1-2 cm
When does Brassica montana bloom?
Spring-summer
Is Brassica montana edible?
Yes
Is Brassica montana toxic?
None
What is Brassica montana's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Brassica montana pollinated?
Insect
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