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Sisymbrium officinale (L.) Scop.

hedge mustard (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
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Sisymbrium officinale is a common weed of urban settings and arable fields.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-06

 hedge mustard / Sisymbrium officinale: _Sisymbrium officinale_ is a common weed of urban settings and arable fields.

The small flowers of Sisymbrium officinale are borne near the tips of long branches.

Foxcombe Hill (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-04-04

 hedge mustard / Sisymbrium officinale: The small flowers of _Sisymbrium officinale_ are borne near the tips of long branches.

The fruits of Sisymbrium officinale are held close to the stem.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-11-13

 hedge mustard / Sisymbrium officinale: The fruits of _Sisymbrium officinale_ are held close to the stem.

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