| Plant: Branching annual 3/4 to 2 feet tall, Single stem
with
short branches. |
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| Flowers: Greenish yellow petals. |
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| Seed Pod: On stems at right angles to the main stem. |
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| Leaf: Alternate on stems, lower leaves are 1 to 3 1/2 inches
long. |
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| Flowering period: |
March to June |
| Use by Indians: |
The small red seeds were gathered, ground
into flower and made into mush. Flower made
from the red seeds has a peppery taste. |
| Can be found here: |
Shellmaker Island, Bayview Nature Trail |
| Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Mustard |
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Date: 10/26/2003
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