Roadside False Madwort
Berteroa mutabilis
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Cels, Jacques Martin; Redouté, Henri-Joseph; Ventenat, Etienne Pierre
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Berteroa
- Species:
- Berteroa mutabilis
- USDA Symbol:
- BEMU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, open habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at moderate temperatures with adequate moisture. No special treatment required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI