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Widespread but occasional throughout the UK. Most common in the South and East of England. Habitat includes: Well-drained soils in places such as wasteland, roadside verges, marginal grassland, disused railway land, quarries, arable land, disturbed chalk / limestone grassland, fixed sand dunes. Flowers: June to September. Height: 30 - 75 cm. Growing habit: Biennial / perennial. Food plant for caterpillars of the Large White, Bath White and Orange Tip. Was recorded in Britain by 1597. Other names include: Base Rocket, Mignonette, Yellow Mignonette.