Descurainia pinnata Tansy mustard (Cruciferae)

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Descurainia pinnata
Tansy mustard
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The Descurainia pinnata plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tansy mustard. Some home gardeners know the variety as Sisymbrium canescens. Walt. Sophia halictorum. S. pinnata.

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Latin Name:  Descurainia pinnata
Common Name:  Tansy mustard
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (Walt.)Britt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Most areas and situations[60], usually in dry soils[94].

Cultivation Notes: We have almost no information on this species but judging by its native range it should succeed in most parts of Britain and is probably not too fussy about soil or situation. We suggest growing it in a dry to moist soil in a sunny position.

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