Charlock
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Charlock
mutarda arvensis
Charlock is a vibrant yellow wildflower that brightens up fields and gardens. Its cheerful blooms can attract butterflies and bees, making nature even more fun to explore!
Habitat: Charlock typically grows in fields, meadows, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Charlock has bright yellow, four-petaled flowers arranged in clusters at the top of leafy stems. Its leaves are lobed and hairy, especially at the base, giving it a somewhat wild and untamed appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyBrassicaceaeGenusBrassica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Each tiny flower has four petals that form a cross shape!
Eating too much raw Charlock can give animals an upset tummy!
Farmers sometimes call Charlock a 'mustard weed' because it's so common!
This plant is related to cabbage, broccoli, and kale!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Bank Power
Charlock has seeds that can stay dormant in the soil for over 60 years, helping it sprout when conditions are perfect.
Ability
Weed Warrior
Charlock can produce thousands of seeds from a single plant, allowing it to quickly spread and dominate open ground.
Ability
Chemical Defense
Charlock produces special compounds that can discourage some herbivores from eating its leaves and flowers.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
eats
Small White butterfly
Pieris rapae
Larvae feed on leaves of brassica family plants.
eats
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Feeds on ripe seeds from seed pods.
eats
Crucifer Flea Beetle
Phyllotreta cruciferae
Beetles chew small holes in leaves.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Brassica
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Charlock?
30-80 cm
How wide does Charlock spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Charlock?
1-2 cm
When does Charlock bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Charlock edible?
Yes
Is Charlock toxic?
Mild
What is Charlock's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Charlock pollinated?
Insect
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