Brassica fruticulosa
Mediterranean Cabbage, Twiggy Turnip
Other regional names: Wild Turnip
- Wild Turnip
Also known as: Brassica dolichocarpa Emb. & Maire +2 more
- Brassica dolichocarpa Emb. & Maire
- Erucastrum fruticulosa (Cirillo) Calest., 1908
- Erucastrum fruticulosum (Cirillo) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Brassica fruticulosa (commonly known as Mediterranean cabbage or Twiggy Turnip) is an annual or shrub belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Indigenous to Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Corse, France, Italy, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baleares, California, Germany, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Tasmania, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms