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Pennycress, scientifically known as Thlaspi arvense, is an annual plant that thrives in a variety of environments across Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa, with native ranges including Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Finland, France, German… Pennycress (Latin: Thlaspi arvense) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pennycress is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pennycress is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALT, AMU, AUT, and BAL. Pennycress thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Pennycress grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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