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Black Mustard.

Brassica nigra

Description:

California wild flower spotted on Mt Diablo.

Notes:

http://mdia.org/mdiaflorapers.htm

1 Species ID Suggestions

misako
misako 12 years ago
Black Mustard
Brassica nigra CalPhotos: Brassica nigra; Black Mustard


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3 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Misako,the most common variety is Hedge mustard,Looks like there are more than one species of mustard here.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Thanks Misako, The link does suggest that it is black mustard,

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

For the purposes of the Mustard family, all you need to remember is "4 petals with 6 stamens--4 tall and 2 short". If you find that combination in a flower, then you know it is a member of the Mustard family.Also,On the outside of the mustard flower you will see 4 sepals, usually green. There are also 4 petals, typically arranged like either the letters "X" or "H"

HemaShah
Spotted by
HemaShah

Tulare, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 8, 2012
Submitted on Apr 8, 2012

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