Brassicaceae FAMILY
Brassica juncea integrifolia rugosa
Brassica juncea integrifolia rugosa
Edibility
4/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
An oil obtained from the seeds can have a high content of erucic acid. There have been some health concerns over the consumption of high levels of erucic acid n humans, though this is still controversial. At present (2012), several countries only allow cultivars with low erucic acid levels to be used for food.
Botanical Description
Head mustard is an annual plant growing about 60cm tall. This is a form of Brassica juncea with very large leaves which can be 30cm wide and 60cm long. The plant is often cultivated, especially in the Orient, for these edible leaves.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate; tropical
Native RangeA cultivar of garden origin.
HabitatNot known in the wild.