Selvatica (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)

[flowerweaver]

Is D. tenuifolia the only commonly edible species in Diplotaxis? Is it possible to cross this perennial with any other brassicas?

[hortusbrambonii]

D. muralis, which should grow here in Belgium in the wild as wel as D. tenuifolia is edible too, with a similar taste I think.

But it's a bit smaller, and generally less perennial I think. (It's classified as annual/perennial so I think it depends on the individual plant.) So I don't think it's more interesting than D. tenuifolia as a vegetable.

[nicollas]

Speaking of D. tenufolia, i've discovered this one a few days ago. It could interest people here :

Dragon's Tongue Wild Arugula

www.territorialseed.com/product/15212

[philagardener]

Nifty veination (thought those were weirdly shaped beet seedling leaves at first glance).

[richardw]

What a cool looking leaf pattern nicollas,what's the taste of it like?

[nicollas]

I dont know i've just ordered the seeds from www.seedaholic.com/rocket-arugula-dragons-tongue.html

Rocket has undergone a renaissance and a whole range of varieties are now available in a variety of leaf shapes. Rocket ‘Dragons Tongue’ is a distinctive wild rocket variety with striking purple-red leaf veins which contrast beautifully with the dark green leaf.
It is the essence of a lightly flavoured rocket – honeyed, grassy and only lightly peppery. Something a bit little bit different for the salad bowl, whilst having excellent flavour.

Rocket ‘Dragons Tongue’ has been developed and bred in Britain. This variety will grow in even the most inclement weather conditions. The plants are bolt-resistant, so don’t run to seed, allowing you to keep picking the leaves over a long period. Easy to grow, this cut and come again variety can be harvested almost year round. Sow directly outdoors during the spring through to autumn, and under protection during the winter. The plants grow best in full sun and well-drained, moist soil.
The tangy leaves add a distinctive flavour to salads. They also give a lift to cooked dishes, add a few leaves at the end of cooking, they give a sweet and earthy, warm peppery finish to roasted vegetables, pasta bakes or risotto.

[flowerweaver]

Very cool!

[cesarz]

Mar 4, 2014 13:15:20 GMT -5 richardw said:

What a cool looking leaf pattern nicollas,what's the taste of it like?

I am growing it at the moment and it is very very bitter. Maybe I need to water more.

[trixtrax]

Good guide pdf that shows within Brassicaceae what crosses with what based on cumulative scientific research, including Diplotaxis. www.brassica.info/info/publications/guidewild/Guide_ed3_PART%20III_16July2009.pdf

Diplotaxis erucoides is interesting.

[trixtrax]

I would like to also try Diplotaxis catholica