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.
Buckler-mustard | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
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 has been proposed for phytoremediation, as it can collect large amounts of thallium.[2]
Cultivation
editRapidly 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
editMedia related to Biscutella laevigata at Wikimedia Commons