About field mustard
Brassica rapa is an annual to biennial plant species native to Eurasia that is from the Brassicaceae family. The B. rapa subspecies oleifera is an oilseed commonly known as turnip rape, field mustard, bird's rape, and keblock. It has been widely cultivated into many forms, including the turnip (a root vegetable), komatsuna, Chinese cabbage, bomdong, pak choi / bok choy, and rapini. Its domesticated forms include turnips and leafy greens, such as bok choy and napa cabbage. The oilseed types are grown for food and industrial uses. Genetic studies indicate that B. rapa was one of the earliest domesticated brassicas, with turnip-like forms arising first and additional morphotypes developing independently across Eurasia.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Brassica rapa
- Genus
- Brassica
- Family
- BRASSICACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Brassicaceae
Mustard family
field mustard belongs to the Brassicaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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