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Brassica nigra

Genus: Brassica - Species: nigra - Family: Brassicaceae

Phonetic Spelling: BRAS-sick-ah NI-grah

Common Names:

  • Black Mustard
  • Brown Mustard
  • Mostaza
  • Red Mustard
  • True Mustard

Tags

bee friendly
contact dermatitis
edible leaves
problem for horses
weed
native weed
aggressive
edible seeds
problem for children
edible weed
edible plant
edible stems
cool season weed
self-fertile
winter annual weed
allelopathic
fly friendly

Quick Facts

  • Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Europe, China, Mediterranean, Ethiopia

  • Life Cycle:
    • Annual
  • Plant Types:
    • Annual
    • Weed
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Brassica nigra
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