Hirschfeldia
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Genus: | Hirschfeldia |
Species: | H. incana
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Hirschfeldia incana (formerly Brassica geniculata) is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family known by many common names, including shortpod mustard, buchanweed, hoary mustard[1] and Mediterranean mustard.[2] It is the only species in the monotypic genus Hirschfeldia, which is closely related to Brassica.[3] The species is native to the Mediterranean Basin but it can be found in many parts of the world as an introduced species and often a very abundant noxious weed.[4] This mustard is very similar in appearance to black mustard, but is generally shorter.[5] It forms a wide basal rosette of lobed leaves which lie flat on the ground, and it keeps its leaves while flowering.[6] Its stem and foliage have soft white hairs. Unlike black mustard, H. incana is a perennial plant.[5]
Its leaves are edible and traditionally were used in some areas as a leaf vegetable.[7]
References
- ^ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
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- ^ Warwick, S., et al. Guide to Wild Germplasm of Brassica and Allied Crops (tribe Brassiceae, Brassicaceae). 2nd Edition. Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada.
- ^ PIER Weeds of the Pacific.
- ^ a b Identification: B. nigra v. H. incana
- ^ Jepson Manual Treatment
- ^ PFAF Hirschfeldia incana
External links
Media related to Hirschfeldia at Wikimedia Commons
- USDA Plants Profile
- Photo gallery
- Hirschfeldia incana Israel Wildflowers