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Brassica nigra
Black mustard
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Latin Name: Brassica nigra
Synonyms: Sinapis nigra.
Common Name: Black mustard
Family: Cruciferae(Click to Search)
Author: (L.)Koch.
Known Hazards: When eaten in large quantities, the seed and pods have sometimes proved toxic to grazing animals[85].
Habitat: Cliffs near the sea in S. W. England[17].
Mature Height: 1.2
Mature Width: 0.6
Habit: Annual
Flowers and Foliage:
- The flowers are classified as hermaphrodite.
- Flies are responsible for pollinating this variety.
- This species is generally considered frost tolerant.
- There have been no direct recordings of this plant providing food, shelter etc for native wildlife.
- The following areas are considered to be this plants natural range: C. Europe. Occasionally naturalized in S.W. Britain[17]..
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