Rorippa — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Rorippa recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Rorippa amphibia
Rorippa amphibia
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile soil. Tolerates fairly low light levels. Plants grow in boggy soils or in shallow water, the submerged forms have finely divided bright green leaves.
Full cultivation guide →Rorippa globosa
Rorippa globosa
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
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.
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Rorippa palustris
Rorippa palustris
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moist to wet ground, see habitat for ideas of where to grow it.
Full cultivation guide →Rorippa schlechteri
Rorippa schlechteri
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, where it is mainly grown at elevations from 1,000 - 2,600 metres, though it also succeeds down to sea level. It can also be cultivated as an annual crop in the temperate zone. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 28°c, but can tolerate 10 - 35°c.
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