Brassica nigra

RHS Plant Profile
black mustard

Other common names

brown mustard, grocer's mustard, senvy, cedw du

Synonyms

Sinapis nigra

Botanical Details

Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Genus
Brassicas can be annual, biennial or perennial plants, most are upright with alternate, often glaucous leaves, long taproots and clusters of cross-shaped, yellow or white flowers. The genus includes a number of species bred to produce food crops, such as cabbages, turnips, mustards and oilseed rape, as well as others grown for their ornamental value
Name Status
Correct