Brassica juncea megarrhiza Root mustard (Cruciferae)

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Brassica juncea megarrhiza
Root mustard
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The Brassica juncea megarrhiza plant species is found in A cultivar of garden origin. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Root mustard.

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Latin Name:  Brassica juncea megarrhiza
Common Name:  Root mustard
Family:  Cruciferae
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Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in most well-drained moisture-retentive fertile soils[16, 200, 206]. Prefers a heavy soil and some shade[16]. Dislikes very hot weather[33]. Plants tolerate high rainfall and, although fairly deep rooted, are not very drought resistant[206]. A form of B. juncea that has been selected for its edible root[206]. It is fairly hardy, surviving temperatures down to at least -4°c[206]. A good bee plant[74].

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