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gold-of-pleasure

Scientific Name: Camelina sativa ssp. alyssum

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Biennial

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Camelina (Camelina sativa)

Camelina sativa, commonly known as camelina, gold-of-pleasure, or false flax, is a flowering plant with a rich history and diverse applications. This Eurasian plant, belonging to the mustard family, is characterized by its small yellow or white flowers and oil-rich seeds.

Considerations for Pets

  • Gold of Pleasure produces seeds that are very attractive to birds.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz
  • Common Names: Camelina, gold-of-pleasure, false flax
  • Family: Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae)
  • Synonyms: Myagrum sativum

Distribution and Habitat

  • Originates from the Mediterranean to Central Asia.
  • Widely naturalized in North America and Eurasia.
  • Often found as a weed in corn and flax fields.
  • Suited to most climates and soil types, including poor soils.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • An annual or overwintering herb.
  • Fast-growing spring-sown crop.
  • Branched stems that become woody at maturity.
  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb.

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "camelina" derives from the rusty color of its oil.
  • It has been cultivated since Neolithic times as a source of fiber.
  • The plant's seeds are very attractive to birds, especially partridge, making it useful for attracting game birds.

Ecological Role

  • Considered a weed in some parts of the US.
  • Can thrive in challenging locations and poor soils.

Uses

  • The oil from the seeds contains a range of essential fatty acids, including Omega 3 and Omega 6.
  • Camelina oil is used in blends for normal to oily skins due to its relatively dry nature.
  • The oil possesses antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
  • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil is a fixed oil expressed from the seeds used in cosmetics.

Further Information

  • Plant Guide available as a PDF or DOC.
  • Catalog Record available at Hathi Trust Digital Library.