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Mustard (Cruciferae) Family
Wild Mustard (Sinapis arvensis)


Seed


Seedlings


Leaves


Stem


Whole plant in flower


Flowers of wild mustard are yellow. The family name Cruciferae means "cross-shaped". All members of the Cruciferae, as wild mustard below, have 4 petals on their flowers that form a cross (left, center). Notice the cute pollinating insect on the cross (center). Seedheads and flowers right.


Seed capsules




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