Descurainia incana Mountain tansy mustard (Cruciferae)

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Descurainia incana
Mountain tansy mustard
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The Descurainia incana plant species is found in Western N. America. A casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain tansy mustard. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. richardsonii. (Sw.)Schulz. Sophia incisa.

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Latin Name:  Descurainia incana
Common Name:  Mountain tansy mustard
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (Bernh. ex Fisch.&C.A.Mey)Dorn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found in many habitats at lower mountain elevations[60].

Medicinal Information: The plant has been used as a lotion for parts of the body that have become frozen in the cold and also as a lotion for sore throats[257]. No more information is given, but it is likely that the crushed seed was used for this since, being similar to mustard, it will probably have a rubefacient effect upon the skin, drawing more blood to that area of the body and thereby heating it[K]. The plant is mashed and applied to bad cuts[257].

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