Brassicaceae FAMILY

Brassica rapa trilocularis

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

The oil contained in the seed of some varieties of this species can be rich in erucic acid which is toxic. However, modern cultivars have been selected which are almost free of erucic acid.

Botanical Description

Indian colza is an annual to biennial plant, derived in cultivation from Brassica rapa. It grows about 90cm tall. The plant is cultivated, mainly in India and Nepal, for its oil-rich seeds.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate; tropical

Native RangeA cultivated form of Brassica rapa.

HabitatNot known in the wild.