Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Brassica juncea (Linnaeus) Cosson
(Indian Mustard, Chinese Mustard)
Family: Brassicaceae
Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Sinapsis juncea Linnaeus
Brassica juncea is a tall mustard that grows on roadsides and in waste areas. The flowers
are small and yellow. Considering how common this species is elsewhere in the western United States,
it is relatively uncommon here.
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Brassica juncea, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Rte. 180 between Silver City & Tyrone, June 13, 2007
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