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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Common Tansymustard-Descurainia sophia

This common weed found in fields and along disturbed areas is Common Tansymustard, also called flixweed and herb sophia (Descurainia sophia), a member of the Mustard Family (Brassicaceae).

The yellow flowers have four petals and four sepals. A long narrow, fruit called a silique will form. The entire plant can grow to be up to 3 feet tall, and is found across most of the U.S., despite being native to Europe.

To learn more about common tansymustard, click here.

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