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London Rocket

Sisymbrium irio

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33.1468, -117.009

Field Notes

Description:

Green, lobed weed with yellow flowers. This is not native.

Habitat:

Full sun a couple weeks after rain.

Notes:

"London Rocket is used in the Middle East to treat coughs and chest congestion, to relieve rheumatism, to detoxify the liver and spleen, and to reduce swelling and clean wounds. The Bedouin use the leaf of London Rocket as a tobacco substitute." - Wikipedia

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