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ballmustard
Scientific Name: Calepina
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
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Other Names:
Yellow Ball-Mustard (Neslia paniculata)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as hairy, which might be a consideration for pets that groom themselves, potentially ingesting the hairs.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces small, ball-shaped seed pods, which could be a potential choking hazard for young children.
Common Names
- Yellow ball-mustard
- Ballmustard
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Neslia paniculata (L.) Desv.
- Family: Cruciferae (synonymous with Brassicaceae)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text refers to "white ball-mustard" which has the scientific name Calepina irregularis.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to central Eurasia.
- Introduced across northern North America and throughout New England.
- Found in specific locations such as Parco fluviale del Po e dell'Orba, IT (Italy), Europe, Piemonte, IT (Italy), and the Mediterranean Region.
Ecological Role
- Identified as a significant weed in some contexts.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Rosette-forming herb with an erect stem.
- Mature plant grows up to 80 cm tall, with distinct branching.
- Hairy overall.
- Cotyledons (seed leaves) are oval, with a pointed apex, slightly toothed margin, and a prominent central vein.
- First leaves are oval.
- Characterized by globose (ball-shaped) seed pods.
- Yellow flowers.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Dance Fly (Empis tessellata) has been observed on Ball Mustard.
Further Information
- PaDIL (Pests and Diseases Image Library)
- Australian Plant Census
- T.S. Bakshi Herbarium