Authors: C. Stace, R. van der Meijden (ed.) & I. de Kort (ed.)
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Scientific name:

Sisymbrium altissimum

Vernacular name:

Rocket, Tall


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Tall Rocket

Scientific name: Sisymbrium altissimum L.

Diagnostic features
Annual.
Stems to 1m, ± erect.
Leaves deeply divided, the upper pinnate with long linear lobes.
Fruit 3-11cm, erecto-patent.

Chromosome number: (2n=14).

Habitat
Introduced-naturalized; waste places.

Distribution
Frequently naturalized or persistent casual scattered over much of British Isles; Europe.

This species is keyed out on Page 2639 in the Text Key.

Sisymbrium altissimum (Rocket, Tall)
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