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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
General Uses: A semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed, as well as being edible it is also used as a lubricant and in making soap[17, 21, 46, 100].
The plant is often grown as a green manure, it is very fast, producing a bulk suitable for digging into the soil in about 8 weeks[100]. Not very winter hardy, it is generally used in spring and summer. It does harbour the pests and diseases of the cabbage family so is probably best avoided where these plants are grown in a short rotation and especially if club root is a problem.
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