Field pennycress |
Field pennycress |
Thlaspi arvense |
Mustard Family - Cruciferae |
An upright, thin-looking herb due to the narrow leaves hugging the smooth stem. Few
if any basal leaves. Leaves elliptical, toothed, alternate and with a lobed
base clasping the stem. The white 4-petalled flowers are tiny (about 1/8 inch wide).
Seed pods nearly round, flat and with a distinct apical notch. (Photographed - May) |
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