Characteristics
A cabbage family herb. The underground stems or rhizomes reach 1.2 m. It has a ring of cabbage like leaves. These heads of leaves can be 46 cm across. The flower arises from the base and slightly to one side. The flower often lacks petals but may have 1-4 pink petals.
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| Sexuality |
hermaphrodite
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| Root system |
rhizome
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| Nitrogen fixer |
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Environment
It grows in Antarctic regions. It grows on Kerguelen and Crozet islands. Here it grows from sea level to 610 m altitude. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
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Usage
The roots taste like horseradish.
Cultivation
Can be grown by seedlings.
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seedlings
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