Brassica nigra
(L.) W. D. J. Koch
Black mustard
Brassica nigra is an annual herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: moderate
Bloom Period
one or more occurrenceswithin a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
Possible skin irritation from touching the underground parts or seed of this plant.
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Originated From Spain: Tradition has it the padres brought wild mustard seeds with them from Spain to the New World. Traveling from mission to mission, exploring California, the padres scattered the wild mustard seeds along the path to create a golden pathway home. When the explorers returned in spring the mustard plants flowered. The blooms were a bright mustard yellow color.
