Hedgemustard, Hedge Mustard
Sisymbrium officinale
Synonyms: Erysimum officinale, Sisymbrium officinale var. leiocarpum, Sisymbrium officinale var. officinale
![Fruits of Hedgemustard, Hedge Mustard: Sisymbrium officinale (Synonyms: Erysimum officinale, Sisymbrium officinale var. leiocarpum, Sisymbrium officinale var. officinale)](../../../../cascade/mtadams/4/mustard/sisymbrium/officinale/sisymbriumofffrt.jpg)
The photo above shows a close-up of the siliques
of hedge mustard, the key feature for identifying this species. The siliques,
which measure 8-15 mm long, taper gradually from the base to their tip, and
are closely and tightly appressed to the stem.
![Leaf of Hedgemustard, Hedge Mustard: Sisymbrium officinale (Synonyms: Erysimum officinale, Sisymbrium officinale var. leiocarpum, Sisymbrium officinale var. officinale)](../../../../cascade/mtadams/4/mustard/sisymbrium/officinale/sisymbriumofflf.jpg)
The photo above shows a close-up of the leaf
of hedge mustard.
![Fruits of Hedgemustard, Hedge Mustard: Sisymbrium officinale (Synonyms: Erysimum officinale, Sisymbrium officinale var. leiocarpum, Sisymbrium officinale var. officinale)](../../../../cascade/mtadams/4/mustard/sisymbrium/officinale/sisymbriumofffrt1.jpg)
Another view of the siliques of hedge mustard.
Paul Slichter