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| Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard) |
Flowers:
| color | yellow |
| style | four petals |
The Hoary Mustard flower has four yellow petals in a cross shape about 1/4". Four stamen and the pistil, all yellow, protrude from the flower's throat, while two shorter stamen remain inside.
One or more flowers stems grow from the basal rosette and and rises two to four feet. Many side branches develop and each holds a terminal flower cluster. The main cluster holds several dozen buds in a disk shape
Habit:
Hoary Mustard is a non-native perennial. The basal rosette of leaves lies flat along the ground, possibly reaching one foot in diameter. Each leaf is oblong and has asymmetric deep notches. The stems and foliage have soft white hairs.
Leaves and stems are edible, but not useful for making condiments.
Similar to black mustard, an annual. Black mustard grows taller and has main leaves along its stems, while Hoary Mustard maintains a low rosette and its stem is bare except for flowers.