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mustard family

Brassicaceae

The mustard family includes many plants that are known for their tasty leaves and seeds. They can be found in gardens and fields, and some are used to make delicious mustard!

Habitat: Urban areas, Gardens, Fields

Appearance

The mustard family has simple or lobed leaves and distinctive four-petal flowers often arranged in clusters. These flowers typically display shades of yellow, white, or purple, forming a cross-like shape that sets them apart from many other flowering plants.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyBrassicaceae
mustard family
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mustard family

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Many plants we eat, like broccoli and cabbage, are mustard relatives!

Some mustard seeds contain oils used to power vehicles!

The family's flowers have four petals, forming a cross shape!

Wasabi, that super spicy green paste, is also a mustard family member!

Special abilities

Ability

Spicy Shield

Mustard family plants have special compounds that make them taste spicy, which helps them defend against hungry animals.

Ability

Quick Conquerors

They can grow very fast and produce many seeds, helping them quickly spread and thrive in open spaces.

Ability

Frost Fighters

Some mustard plants have special chemicals that act like antifreeze, allowing them to grow even in cold weather.

Measurements & details

Height
15-300 cm
Spread
10-100 cm
Flower Size
0.5-2.5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

Cabbage white butterfly

Pieris rapae

Its larvae munch on the leaves.

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Bees are key pollinators, gathering nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Cabbage aphid

Brevicoryne brassicae

Tiny insects suck sap, potentially harming plants.

Traits

Also known as

Mustard GreensWild Mustard

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching plants and ask an adult before tasting any plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is mustard family?

15-300 cm

How wide does mustard family spread?

10-100 cm

How big are the flowers on mustard family?

0.5-2.5 cm

When does mustard family bloom?

Spring to fall

Is mustard family edible?

Yes

Is mustard family toxic?

None

What is mustard family's lifecycle?

Annual

How is mustard family pollinated?

Insect

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