Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 26 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571482
Common Names
- Oxyrrhina Brassica
- Brassica oxyrrhina
- Wild Turnip
Synonyms
- Brassica barrelieri oxyrrhina P.W.Ball & Heywood [unknown]
- Brassica barrelieri oxyrrhina (Coss.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Brassica bursipastorifolia (Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange) Samp. [unknown]
- Brassica nostalgica Samp. [unknown]
- Brassica oxyrrhina nostalgica (Samp.) Samp. [unknown]
- Brassica oxyrrhyncha Coss. ex Regel [unknown]
- Brassica sabularia Willk. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Brassica sabularia oxyrrhina (Coss.) Maire [unknown]
- Coincya oxyrrhina (Coss.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
- Heliophila bursipastorisfolia Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Sinapis oxyrrhina Coss. [unknown]
- Brassica repanda oxyrrhina (Coss.) P.W.Ball & Heywood [unknown]
Description
Brassica oxyrrhina (also called the Oxyrrhina Mustard, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height, with a stem up to 1 cm in diameter. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brassica oxyrrhina is used as a food crop, as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassica oxyrrhina has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassica oxyrrhina is an annual plant that is grown as an annual in most climates. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring.
Where to Find Brassica oxyrrhina
Brassica oxyrrhina can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia.
Brassica oxyrrhina FAQ
How big does Brassica oxyrrhina grow?
Brassica oxyrrhina typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What type of soil does Brassica oxyrrhina prefer?
Brassica oxyrrhina prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What type of climate does Brassica oxyrrhina prefer?
Brassica oxyrrhina 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,