Taxonomy
Sinapis alba | White Mustard | Sceallagach
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Archaeophyte
Species Biology
Habitat
Waste places, roadsides and field margins
Life cycle
Annual
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
White mustard seed flour is found in table mustard, of which there are many kinds. The seed produces an essential oil, which is responsible for the 'hotness' of the mustard. In Ireland White mustard is and infrequent casual, less common than formerly.