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Brassica nigra (L.) W. D. J. Koch

black mustard (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
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Brassica nigra is a common plant of rough ground, especially near the coast.

Orford (VC25: East Suffolk); 2019-07-12

 black mustard / Brassica nigra: _Brassica nigra_ is a common plant of rough ground, especially near the coast.

The fruits of Brassica nigra are held against the stems.

Orford (VC25: East Suffolk); 2019-07-12

 black mustard / Brassica nigra: The fruits of _Brassica nigra_ are held against the stems.

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