The Cabbage family
Arabis glabra, Bernh. China: stems and leaves eaten. Ref. READ.
Arabis perfoliata, Lam. China: stems and leaves eaten. Vernacular name: Rock Cress. Ref. READ.
Brassica arvensis (L.) Boiss. Ireland: leaves eaten. Vernacular name: Charlock. Ref. LUCAS.
Brassica campestris, L. var. chinoleifera, DC.. China: stems and leaves eaten. Chemical composition (stem): Protein = 2.94%. Fat = 0.6%. Carbohydrate = 5.2%. Ash = 1.6%; (leaves): Protein = 1.2%. Fat = 3.9%. Carbohydrate = 1.9%. Ash = 0.9%. Both leaves and stems contain small quantities of Vitamin A, B1 , and D; moderate amounts of Vitamin B2, and reportedly rich in Vitamin C. The plant is also the source of colza oil, which is used in cooking. The seeds have been analyzed giving a 74.8 amino acid content, high in Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, and Valine. Vernacular name: Chinese Colza. Ref. MILLER et al., READ, UPHOF.
Brassica ramosa, India (Kumaon region, Western Himalayas): leaves sun-dried and kept for use in times of extreme scarcity; (Garhwal Himalayas): leaves boiled and eaten as vegetable. Vernacular name - Kumaon region: Thechri. Ref. BHARGAVA.
Cakile edentula (Bigel.) Hook. (syn. Cakile maritima, Scop.) Canada: root pounded and mixed with flour by Native people in time of scarcity. Vernacular name: Sea Rocket. Ref. KALM, STURTEVANT, YANOVSKY.
Capsella bursa-pastoris, Moench. China: leaves and seeds eaten. Chemical composition (leaves ?): Protein = 2.9%. Fat = 0.2%. Carbohydrate = 1.0%; (seeds): Fatty oil = 35.2%. Amino acid = 74.8% - high in Arginine, Aspartic acid, and Cysteine. The plant is reported to contain significant quantities of Vitamin C, lime, and iron; and moderate amounts of Vitamins A, and B1. Vernacular name: Shepherd's Purse. Ref. READ, UPHOF.
Eutrema Wasabi (Sieb.) Max. (syn. Cochlearia Wasabi, Sieb.; Alliaria Wasabi, Prantl.) China: shoots and leaves eaten, Chemical composition: Protein = 5.1%. Fat = 0.2%. Carbohydrate = 22.3%. Ash = 1.27%. Ref. READ.
Isatis tinctoria, L. China: leaves eaten with oil and salt. Vernacular name: Dyer's Woad. Ref. READ.
Ledpidium virginicum, L. China: shoots and leaves eaten. Plant reportedly has a high Vitamin C content. Vernacular name: Wild Pepperwort. Ref. READ.
Nasturtium globosum, Turcz. China: shoots and leaves eaten which reportedly have a slightly hot, sweet taste. Ref. READ.
Nasturtium indicum. DC. China: shoots and leaves eaten. Vernacular name: Indian Cress. Ref. READ.
Nasturtium montanum, Wall. China: stems and leaves eaten. Reportedly contains significant amounts of Vitamin C. Vernacular name: Mountain Cress. Ref. READ.
Nasturtium officinale, R. Br. Peru (Vilcanota Valley): leaves and stems eaten raw. Iodine content acts to combat goitre. Vernacular names - Quechua: Ok 'oruro. English: Water Cress. Ref. GADE.
Nasturtium palustre, DC. China: shoots and leaves eaten. Vernacular name: Marsh Cress. Ref. READ.
Raphanus sativus, L. India (Garhwal Himalayas): leaves fried in oil. Vernacular name: Radish. Ref. GUPTA.
Roripa palustris (Leyss.) Bess. Manchuria: young sprouts eaten. Ref. BARANOV.
Sinapis arvensis, L. England (Orkneys), Scotland: seeds eaten separately or combined with barley (Hordeum vulgare, L. [POACEAE]) to increase flour yield. Plant is an abundant weed in cultivated grain fields. Ref. SAYCE.
Sisymbrium Irio, L.; Wibel. ex Steud.; Crantz ex Steud. (?) (syn. Sisymbrium orientale, L.) India (Rajasthan, western ): seeds used [as a base] for refreshing and cooling drink. North America (Arizona): greens eaten by Native American Mohave and Yuma groups. Vernacular names - Rajasthan: Asalio, Khubkata. English: London Rocket. Ref. CASTETTER, MINNIS, SAXENA.
Sisymbrium sophia, L. China: shoots and leaves eaten. Vernacular name: Thale Cress. Ref. READ.
Thelypodium integrifolium (Nutt.) Endl. North America (Arizona/California): greens eaten by Native American Mohave and Yuma groups. Ref. CASTTETER & BELL, MINNIS.
Thlaspi arvense, L. China: leaves eaten with oil and salt. Contains sinigrin, an element which reportedly gives the leaves a warm taste. Vernacular names: Penny Cress, Field Penny Cress. Ref. READ.