Basic Information Common Name: Bittercress Scientific Name: Cardamine hirsuta Native Habitat: Europe, Asia, North America History / Discovery / Cultivator Cardamine hirsuta, commonly known as bittercress, is a ubiquitous plant with a history deeply intertwined with human activity and global dispersal. While pinpointing a single “discoverer
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Large Bittercress
Basic Information Common Name: Large Bittercress Scientific Name: Cardamine amara Native Habitat: Europe and parts of Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Cardamine amara, commonly known as Large Bittercress, possesses a fascinating history intertwined with botanical exploration and traditional medicinal uses. Its story begins in the diverse lands
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Cuckoo Flower
Basic Information Common Name: Cuckoo Flower Scientific Name: Cardamine pratensis Native Habitat: Moist meadows, pastures, and along riverbanks across Europe and parts of Asia. History / Discovery / Cultivator Cardamine pratensis, commonly known as the Cuckoo Flower or Lady’s Smock, boasts a rich history interwoven with folklore, traditional
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Conringia
Basic Information Common Name: Conringia Scientific Name: Conringia Native Habitat: Mediterranean Region History / Discovery / Cultivator Conringia, belonging to the Brassicaceae family, encompasses a genus of flowering plants primarily native to the Mediterranean region. While not widely known for specific cultivators or extensive historical docum
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Crambe
Basic Information Common Name: Crambe Scientific Name: Crambe Native Habitat: Primarily native to Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region and parts of Western Asia. Some species are also found in Africa. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Crambe comprises several species of herbaceous perennials and shrubs, primarily known for their o
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Sea Kale
Basic Information Common Name: Sea Kale Scientific Name: Crambe maritima Native Habitat: Coastal regions of Europe History / Discovery / Cultivator Sea Kale, scientifically known as Crambe maritima, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with coastal communities across Europe. Its consumption dates back to ancient times, with evidence suggesting
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Abyssinian Kale
Basic Information Common Name: Abyssinian Kale Scientific Name: Crambe abyssinica Native Habitat: Eastern Africa, particularly Ethiopia. History / Discovery / Cultivator Crambe abyssinica, commonly known as Abyssinian kale or Abyssinian mustard, boasts a relatively modern agricultural history compared to many other crops. Its discovery and subseque
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Descurainia
Basic Information Common Name: Descurainia Scientific Name: Descurainia Native Habitat: North America, particularly arid and semi-arid regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator Descurainia, commonly known as tansymustard, is a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). The plants are native to North America, with a particular p
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Tansy Mustard
Basic Information Common Name: Tansy Mustard Scientific Name: Descurainia pinnata Native Habitat: North America History / Discovery / Cultivator Descurainia pinnata, commonly known as Tansy Mustard, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the landscapes of North America. It’s a plant that has quietly flourished, largely unnoticed by the gran
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Diplotaxis
Basic Information Common Name: Diplotaxis Scientific Name: Diplotaxis Native Habitat: Mediterranean Basin and Southern Europe. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Diplotaxis, belonging to the Brassicaceae (mustard) family, has a long history intertwined with human civilization, particularly in the Mediterranean region. While the exact moment