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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
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does not tolerate heavy clay soils.
- This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
- For optimal results it is preferable to plant in a well drained soil.
- As far as hardiness goes, this variety can be a little temperamental.
- This variety prefers a semi shade to full sun position.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist position.
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