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star-mustard

Scientific Name: Coincya monensis

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

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Star-Mustard: Coincya monensis

Star-mustard, scientifically known as Coincya monensis, is a plant with interesting characteristics and a somewhat complex taxonomy.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coincya monensis (L.) Greuter &amp Burdet
  • Common Name: Star-mustard
  • Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
  • Kingdom: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies Coincya monensis subsp. recurvata (All.) Leadley is mentioned.
  • Synonyms: Not explicitly mentioned in the text, but related to the Isle of Man cabbage.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Star-mustard has been introduced to eight U.S. states.

Ecological Role

  • The plant is considered exotic in the U.S.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a lovely, unique, fern-leafed mustard.
  • It is cold hardy and best planted for fall.
  • It has heavy leaves and petioles.

Culinary Uses

  • The mustard is very pungent raw, but milder when cooked.