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].

Medicinal Information: Diuretic, expectorant, poultice[94]. The ground up seeds have been used in the treatment of stomach complaints[257]. A poultice of the plant has been used to ease the pain of toothache[257]. An infusion of the leaves has been used as a wash on sores[257].

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