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Rhamphospermum

not marked as a favorite taxon *Rhamphospermum nigrum (Linnaeus) Al-Shehbaz. Common name: Black Mustard, Charlock. Phenology: May-Aug. Habitat: Fields, disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Eurasia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia

Other Comments: The seeds of this species are one source of table mustard; other species used include B. juncea and Sinapis alba.

Synonymy ⓘ: = Al-Shehbaz (2021); = Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J.Koch — Ar, C, F, Fl4, FNA7, G, GrPl, Il, K4, Mi, NcTx, NE, NY, Pa, S, S13, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, WH3, Al-Shehbaz (1985b), Rollins (1993); = n/a — RAB; = Sinapis nigra L. — S13. Basionym: Sinapis nigra L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Brassica nigra - FNA7

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