Question: I found the plant along the sea shore in Kennebunk Maine. It appears to be Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) but …
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Question
I found the plant along the sea shore in Kennebunk Maine. It appears to be Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) but the database says it is rare so I am probably mistaken. Your thoughts appreciated.
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Dear docj77, I can't see enough of the plants to give you a confident answer, but these individuals look like Raphanus raphanistrum (wild radish) and not Brassica nigra. Raphanus raphanistrum is quite common along the Atlantic coastline. Best wishes.
