Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
571999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 32 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571331

Common Names

  • Field Mustard
  • Brassica nivalis
  • Snow Mustard

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Synonyms

  • Brassicella nivalis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Coincya nivalis (Boiss. & Heldr.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Guenthera nivalis (Boiss. & Heldr.) Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Brassica nivalis nivalis [unknown]
  • Hutera nivalis (Boiss. & Heldr.) Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Guenthera nivalis nivalis [unknown]
  • Rhynchosinapis nivalis (Boiss. & Heldr.) Heywood [unknown]

Description

Brassica nivalis (also called Snow Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are linear and toothed, and yellow flowers with white centers.

Uses & Benefits

Brassica nivalis is used as a food crop, as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brassica nivalis sub. jordanoffii (O.E.Schulz) Akeroyd & Leadlay

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassica nivalis has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are dark green and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassica nivalis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Brassica nivalis

Brassica nivalis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Brassica nivalis FAQ

How big does Brassica nivalis grow?

Brassica nivalis typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What type of soil does Brassica nivalis prefer?

Brassica nivalis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Brassica nivalis prefer?

Brassica nivalis prefers a warm, dry climate.

Species in the Brassica genus

Brassica assyriaca, Brassica aucheri, Brassica balearica, Brassica barrelieri, Brassica bourgeaui, Brassica cadmea, Brassica carinata, Brassica cretica, Brassica deflexa, Brassica deserti, Brassica desnottesii, Brassica dimorpha, Brassica elongata, Brassica fruticulosa, Brassica gravinae, Brassica hilarionis, Brassica insularis, Brassica iranica, Brassica juncea, Brassica loncholoma, Brassica macrocarpa, Brassica maurorum, Brassica montana, Brassica montana, Brassica napus, Brassica nigra, Brassica nivalis, Brassica oleracea, Brassica oxyrrhina, Brassica procumbens, Brassica rapa, Brassica repanda, Brassica rupestris, Brassica setulosa, Brassica somalensis, Brassica souliei, Brassica spinescens, Brassica taurica, Brassica tyrrhena, Brassica villosa, Brassica beytepeensis, Brassica gallicum, Brassica incana, Brassica trichocarpa, Brassica raimondoi, Brassica baldensis,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2682438: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.