Camelina sativa
About
Camelina sativa is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae usually known as camelina, gold-of-pleasure, or false flax, but also occasionally as wild flax, linseed dodder, German sesame, or Siberian oilseed. It is native to Europe and areas of Central Asia, but cultivated as an oilseed crop mainly in Europe and in North America. It is not related to true flax, which is in the family Linaceae.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
How to use it
Gold-of-pleasure is primarily used for its oil, which is known for its health benefits, including high omega-3 fatty acid content. Additionally, it can be used as a cover crop to improve soil health and prevent erosion, making it a valuable plant in sustainable farming practices.
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In the kitchen
Gold-of-pleasure seeds are not typically eaten by humans, so it's best to explore other culinary options. However, the oil extracted from these seeds is a nutritious alternative for cooking and salad dressings, offering a unique flavor profile and health benefits.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Camelina sativa
- Slug
- camelina-sativa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Camelina
- Species
- sativa
- Wikidata QID
- Q163958
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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