Brassica napus
Colza
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The Brassica napus plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Colza.

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Latin Name:  Brassica napus
Common Name:  Colza
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The oil contained in the seed of some varieties of this species can be rich in erucic acid which is toxic. However, modern cultivars have been selected which are almost free of erucic acid.
 
Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Banks of streams, ditches and arable fields in Britain[17].

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