Wild Edible Plants
Wild Mustard
SIPAPIS ARVENSIS
Wild mustard is native to the Mediterranean region but has since spread across Europe, Asia, North America and parts of Africa. It is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicacea family that is often found in fields, along roadsides and in disturbed soils. Wild mustard can survive in areas with low to medium rainfall, making it well-suited for areas with depleted soil. It thrives in temperate climates but its adaptable to different temperature ranges and conditions making it a shining example in the library of resilient seeds. The seeds of wild mustard are harvested and ground into mustard– similar to the seeds of other mustard plants. They have a sharp, spicy flavor and can be used to make sauces or added as a spice. Wild mustard leaves have a pungent, slightly bitter taste that becomes milder when cooked; however, the young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach.Wild mustard is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals like calcium and potassium, adding a noteworthy nutritional value to recipes.
SEED SAVERS
Aterraterra Lab, Palermo (Italy) ︎︎︎
Wild Mustard
SIPAPIS ARVENSIS
Wild mustard is native to the Mediterranean region but has since spread across Europe, Asia, North America and parts of Africa. It is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicacea family that is often found in fields, along roadsides and in disturbed soils. Wild mustard can survive in areas with low to medium rainfall, making it well-suited for areas with depleted soil. It thrives in temperate climates but its adaptable to different temperature ranges and conditions making it a shining example in the library of resilient seeds. The seeds of wild mustard are harvested and ground into mustard– similar to the seeds of other mustard plants. They have a sharp, spicy flavor and can be used to make sauces or added as a spice. Wild mustard leaves have a pungent, slightly bitter taste that becomes milder when cooked; however, the young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach.Wild mustard is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals like calcium and potassium, adding a noteworthy nutritional value to recipes.
SEED SAVERS
Aterraterra Lab, Palermo (Italy) ︎︎︎