Biscutella laevigata
| Buckler-mustard | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Biscutella |
| Species: | B. laevigata
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| Binomial name | |
| Biscutella laevigata | |
Biscutella laevigata, the buckler-mustard[1] is a species of perennial herb in the family crucifers. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They have simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.23 m.
Biscutella has been proposed for phytoremediation, as it can collect large amounts of thallium.[2]
Cultivation[edit]
Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20 °C [68 °F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.[3]
Subspecies[edit]
- Biscutella laevigata varia
- Biscutella laevigata lucida
- Biscutella laevigata kerneri
References[edit]
- ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ LaCoste C, Robinson B, Brooks R, Anderson C, Chiarucci A, Leblanc M (2006). "The phytoremediation potential of thallium-contaminated soils using Iberis and Biscutella species". International Journal of Phytoremediation. 1: 327–338.
- ^ "Jelitto Perennial Seed | BISCUTELLA laevigata Portion(s)". www.jelitto.com. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
External links[edit]
Media related to Biscutella laevigata at Wikimedia Commons
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