Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Cakile

Species:

Cakile lanceolata subsp. alacranensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pale purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shorebirds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm sandy substrate with adequate moisture; salt exposure may enhance germination as with other sea rockets.

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