Hirschfeldia incana (formerly Brassica geniculata) is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family known by many common names, including shortpod mustard, buchanweed, hoary mustard and Mediterranean mustard. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Hirschfeldia, which is closely related to Brassica.Warwick, S., et al. Guide to Wild Germplasm of Brassica and Allied Crops (tribe Brassiceae, Brassicaceae). 2nd Edition. Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada. The species is native to the Mediterranean Basin but it can be found in many parts of the world as an introduced species and often a very abundant noxious weed.PIER Weeds of the Pacific. This mustard is very similar in appearance to black mustard, but is generally shorter.Identification: B. nigra v. H. incana It forms a wide basal rosette of lobed leaves which lie flat on the ground, and it keeps its leaves while flowering.Hirschfeldia incana. Jepson Manual Treatment. Its stem and foliage have soft white hairs. Unlike black mustard, H. incana is a perennial plant.
Its leaves are edible and traditionally were used in some areas as a leaf vegetable.PFAF Hirschfeldia incana
Subspecies Four subspecies are accepted. Hirschfeldia incana subsp. consobrina Hirschfeldia incana subsp. geniculata Hirschfeldia incana subsp. incana Hirschfeldia incana subsp. incrassata
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External links USDA Plants Profile Photo gallery Hirschfeldia incana Israel Wildflowers