Erucastrum gallicum
About
Erucastrum gallicum is an annual or biennial plant in the family Brassicaceae known by the common names hairy rocket and common dogmustard. It is a low growing plant with an erect upright habit or sometimes with ascending tops with bright yellow flowers. Plants bloom in late spring through the summer into early autumn. As plants bloom the stems extend upward and when finished blooming plants are 30 to 60 centimeters long. The plant is native to Eurasia but is an introduced species in many areas of the world, including much of North America.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
How to use it
Common dogmustard can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its bright yellow flowers. Additionally, it plays a role in attracting beneficial pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden ecosystem.
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Gardening tip
When planting common dogmustard, ensure it has enough space to grow, as it can reach heights of 30 to 60 centimeters. This will help it thrive and display its beautiful yellow flowers.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Erucastrum gallicum
- Slug
- erucastrum-gallicum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Erucastrum
- Species
- gallicum
- Wikidata QID
- Q162325
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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