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crossflower

Scientific Name: Chorispora tenella

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Chorispora tenella: Crossflower, Purple Mustard, Blue Mustard

Chorispora tenella, also known as Crossflower, Purple Mustard, Blue Mustard, and Musk Mustard, is an annual plant with notable distribution and ecological characteristics.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is in the mustard family.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Chorispora tenella (Pall.) DC.
  • Family: Brassicaceae Burnett (also known as Cruciferae Juss.)
  • Common Names: Crossflower, Purple Mustard, Blue Mustard, Musk Mustard

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Europe and Asia.
  • Introduced to much of North America, excluding most of the east coast and southeastern regions.

Ecological Role

  • Chorispora tenella can be considered a weed in certain contexts.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Annual plant growing to 0.2 meters (approximately 8 inches).
  • Flowers in July, and seeds ripen from July to August.