elongated mustard
(Brassica elongata)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Appearance
A perennial plant whose stems extend out from the base and are branched basally. They grow up to 1 meter tall.
Foliage
Basal leaves are obovate to elliptic 5-20 cm by 10-35 mm, margins subentire to toothed. The stem leaves are oblong or lanceolate up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long.
Flowers
Flowering occurs June through July. They are yellow to orange on a raceme.
Fruit
Fruit is long and thin, 2-4 cm by 1.5-2 mm, alternately swollen and pinched along its length
A perennial plant whose stems extend out from the base and are branched basally. They grow up to 1 meter tall.
Foliage
Basal leaves are obovate to elliptic 5-20 cm by 10-35 mm, margins subentire to toothed. The stem leaves are oblong or lanceolate up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long.
Flowers
Flowering occurs June through July. They are yellow to orange on a raceme.
Fruit
Fruit is long and thin, 2-4 cm by 1.5-2 mm, alternately swollen and pinched along its length
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder: Rosanae |
| Order: Brassicales |
| Family: Brassicaceae |
| Genus: Brassica |
| Brassica elongata |
References
Common Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Scientific Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.