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hare's ear mustard
Scientific Name: Conringia orientalis
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Hare's Ear Mustard (Conringia orientalis)
Conringia orientalis, commonly known as hare's ear mustard, is a flowering plant belonging to the mustard family. This plant has a complex distribution, being native to Eurasia but also found as an invasive species in other parts of the world.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant propagates by seeds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Conringia orientalis (L.) Dumort.
- Common Names: Hare's ear mustard, Hare's-ear cabbage, Hare's Ear Treacle Mustard, Hedge Cabbage, Treacle Mustard, Flat-Pod Hare's Ear Mustard.
- Family: Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Brassica orientalis, Erysimum orientale, E. perfoliatum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Europe and Asia.
- Invasive throughout North America, Mexico, northwestern Africa, and Australia.
Ecological Role
- Considered an invasive species in several regions, suggesting it can outcompete native flora.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb, sometimes a winter annual.
- Grows to 10-40 cm tall.
- Erect and rarely branched.
- Hairless and glaucous (covered with a whitish or bluish waxy coating).
- Leaves are oblong-ovate and thickish, clasping around the stem.
Traditional Uses
- Historically, in Valujka, Russia, it was called "Wild oil plant" and collected by peasants for oil extraction.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned as an arable weed, indicating its presence in agricultural settings.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden community.
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.
- ISM Herbarium.