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].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. A bitter taste[85]. Seed - raw or cooked[46, 105]. The seed can be used as a mustard substitute in soups, stews etc. It can be roasted, ground into a powder then mixed with water to make a fine batter and drunk[257]. The seed is also ground into a meal and mixed with cereal flours when making bread, or as a thickening for soups etc[61, 85].

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