| Plant: Erect branching annual reaching 3 to 8 feet tall. Cultivated for its seeds which are the source for the condiment. May have been introduced by the Franciscan Padres who scattered them to mark El Camino Real. Very Invasive. Common. |  |
| Flowers: Bright yellow appear on small stems at the ends of the branches. |   |
| Seed Pod: Narrow, about an inch long, ending in a round beak, pressed against the main stem. |  |
| Leaf: Lower leaves are parted with a large lobe at the end, 4 to 8 inches long. Upper ones are much smaller. |   |
| Flowering period: | February to July |
| Can be found here: | Too many places |
| Native Plant: No | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Mustard |
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| Similar Species: Other Mustards |
Date: 11/16/2003
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