Taxonomy
Sinapis arvensis | Charlock | Praiseach buí
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Archaeophyte
Species Biology
Habitat
Waste places, roadsides and field margins
Life cycle
Annual
Ex-situ conservation
Living collection in the National Botanic Garden.
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
In spite of the bitterness, leaves of Charlock were sold as spinach in Dublin in the 18th century. It has had number resurgences over the years, particularly in times of hardship and hunger