Brassica nigra
Black mustard
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The Brassica nigra plant species is found in C. Europe. Occasionally naturalized in S.W. Britain[17]. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black mustard. Some home gardeners know the variety as Sinapis nigra.

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Latin Name:  Brassica nigra
Common Name:  Black mustard
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (L.)Koch.
 
Known Hazards:  When eaten in large quantities, the seed and pods have sometimes proved toxic to grazing animals[85].
 
Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6
 
Habitat:  Cliffs near the sea in S. W. England[17].

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