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Brassica napus
Rapeseed (Brassica napus), also known as rape, oilseed rape, rapa, rappi, rapaseed (and in the case of one particular group of cultivars, canola) is a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family). The name derives from the Latin for turnip, rāpa or rāpum, and is first recorded in English at the end of the 14th century. Older writers usually distinguished the turnip and rape by the adjectives round and long(-rooted) respectively. See also Brassica napobrassica, which may be considered a variety of Brassica napus. Some botanists include the closely related Brassica campestris within B. napus. (See Triangle of U). Rapeseed was the third leading source of vegetable oil in the world in 2000.
Germany was one of the first countries where rapeseed was seen as an alternative for gasoline. Farmers all over Germany switched to rapeseed, which offers a spectacular view in early summer.
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It is perfectly legitimate to show the species in its habitat, or even the habitat where and when the spotting was made as one (or two) of the secondary photos; up to 6 photos may be uploaded per spotting. The 1st or main photo should prominently feature the species that has been spotted.
@lgCostaNut Thanks.
I like these pictures myself as well. On Noah we show lots of isolated species. I think it's good to show a bit more of it's habitat, landscape or context sometimes as well.
I love the contrast of the photos with the great sky! Nice shots