Family: Brassicaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Cent. Pl. I: 18 (1755)
Year: 1755
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Sisymbrium
Vegetable: False
Observations: C. Europe to Siberia and W. Himalaya
Description
London false rocket, known scientifically as Sisymbrium loeselii, is a notable plant species belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Initially described by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1755, it was documented in “Cent. Pl. I: 18,” reflecting its long-standing recognition in botanical literature.
This resilient plant has a wide geographical range, flourishing naturally from Central Europe through Siberia and extending to the Western Himalayas. Such extensive distribution demonstrates its adaptability to diverse climatic conditions and terrains. The London false rocket is often observed thriving in disturbed soils, roadsides, and waste areas—places where other plants might struggle to grow.
In botanical descriptions, Sisymbrium loeselii is characterized by its erect growth habit and branching stems, which can extend to considerable heights. The leaves are typically elongated with a slightly jagged edge, contributing to its distinctive appearance. During the blooming season, this species produces small, yellow flowers arranged in clusters, which attract various pollinators and add a splash of color to its natural habitats.
As a member of the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustards and cabbages, the London false rocket shares many traits common to this group, including the production of seed pods known as siliques. These pods burst open upon maturation, dispersing seeds that ensure the propagation of future generations.
Overall, Sisymbrium loeselii stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of certain plant species, capable of thriving across a vast and varied range of environments. It remains a subject of interest for botanists and plant enthusiasts who appreciate the intricate beauty and ecological significance of this remarkable species.
Common Names
Eng: false london-rocket, london false rocket, small tumbleweed mustard, loesel’s tumble mustard, false london rocket, loesel’s hedge mustard, small tumble mustard, tall hedge mustard
Dan: have-knopurt, håret saflortidsel, sommerasters, stivhåret vejsennep, stjerne-knopurt
Deu: loesels rauke
Lav: lēzeļa žodzene, augst
Fra: sisymbre de loesel, vélar de loesel
Swe: sommaraster, strävklint, tistelklint, borstsenap, luddsafflor
Nld: spiesraket
Pol: stulisz loesela
Ces: hulavník loeselov, hulevník loeselův
Est: karvane unilook
Lit: šiurkš
Cym: coeg-roced llundain, gauferwr
En: London false rocket, Small tumbleweed mustard, False london rocket, Tall hedgemustard, False london-rocket, Loesel’s tumble mustard, Loesel’s hedge mustard, Small tumble mustard, Tall hedge mustard, Small Tumbleweed-mustard
Az: Lezeli şüvərəni
Be: Гуляўнік Лёзеля
Bg: Льозелова мъдрица
Zh: 新疆大蒜芥
Cs: Hulevník Loeselův, Hulavník Loeselov
Da: Have-knopurt, Håret saflortidsel, Sommerasters, Stivhåret vejsennep, Stjerne-knopurt
Nl: Spiesraket
Et: Karvane unilook
Fi: Karvapernaruoho
Fr: Sisymbre de loesel, Vélar de Loesel
De: Loesels Rauke, Loesel-Rauke, Lösels Rauke, Rauhhaarige Rauke
It: Erba-cornacchia di Loesel
Lv: Lēzeļa žodzene, Augst
Lt: Šiurkš
Os: Дзæлæу
Fa: خاکشیر بیکرک
Pl: Stulisz Loesela
Sv: Borstsenap, Sommaraster, Strävklint, Tistelklint, Luddsafflor
Cy: Coeg-Roced Llundain, Gauferwr
Synonyms
- Sisymbrium hastifolium (Stapf)
- Hesperis decipiens (Kuntze)
- Sisymbrium loeselii var. brevicarpum (C.H.An)
- Erysimum loesellii ((L.) Farw.)
- Sisymbrium glabratum (Stapf ex O.E.Schulz)
- Hesperis loeselii ((L.) Kuntze)
- Turritis loeselii ((L.) W.T.Aiton)
- Sisymbrium decipiens (Bunge)
- Norta loeselii ((L.) Rydb.)
- Crucifera loeselii ((L.) E.H.L.Krause)
- Leptocarpaea loeselii ((L.) DC.)
- Sisymbrium turcomanicum (Litv.)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Altay (native)
- Austria (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- Chita (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Germany (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Krym (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Poland (native)
- Romania (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Alberta (introduced)
- Baltic States (introduced)
- Belgium (introduced)
- British Columbia (introduced)
- Colorado (introduced)
- Connecticut (introduced)
- Denmark (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Idaho (introduced)
- Illinois (introduced)
- Indiana (introduced)
- Iowa (introduced)
- Kentucky (introduced)
- Khabarovsk (introduced)
- Magadan (introduced)
- Manitoba (introduced)
- Maryland (introduced)
- Masachusettes (introduced)
- Michigan (introduced)
- Minnesota (introduced)
- Montana (introduced)
- Nebraska (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- Nevada (introduced)
- New Brunswick (introduced)
- New Mexico (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- North Dakota (introduced)
- North European Russi (introduced)
- Ohio (introduced)
- Oregon (introduced)
- Pennsylvania (introduced)
- Primorye (introduced)
- Québec (introduced)
- Saskatchewan (introduced)
- Saudi Arabia (introduced)
- South Dakota (introduced)
- Spain (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
- Switzerland (introduced)
- Utah (introduced)
- Vermont (introduced)
- Washington (introduced)
- Wisconsin (introduced)
- Wyoming (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
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Leaf
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Habit
Taken May 15, 2002 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
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Fruit
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Bark
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Other
Taken Aug 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2003 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jun 24, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 24, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 21, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3046875)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237960-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Sisymbrium loeselii L.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 7.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 4
Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’]
Soil nutriments: 6