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Question: Good Afternoon Dr. I have a number of wild Brassicaceae spp growing in my front yard. A closeup of the …

  • Question

    Good Afternoon Dr. I have a number of wild Brassicaceae spp growing in my front yard. A closeup of the flower appears to have 3 anthers surrounding the stigma. The flower measures about 3 mm. Its is produced on a hairy stem measuring about 3 cm. The stem arises form a rosette of leaves which are covered in hairs. The location is Malden MA.

    Answer

    califyank, please examine some images of Arabidopsis thaliana. I believe that is what you have photographed here. It is a mustard that is found in disturbed placed and has compound hairs on the leaf blade surfaces. Best wishes.