Brassica carinata
Brassica carinata
Brassica carinata (pronunciation: /bræˈsɪkə kærɪˈnɑːtə/), also known as Ethiopian mustard or Abyssinian mustard, is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family (Brassicaceae).
Etymology
The genus name Brassica is Latin for cabbage, and the specific epithet carinata means keeled, referring to the shape of the plant's seeds. The common names Ethiopian mustard and Abyssinian mustard refer to the plant's origin in the highlands of Ethiopia.
Description
Brassica carinata is an annual plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has a deep taproot and a rosette of leaves at the base of the stem. The leaves are dark green, lobed, and covered with a waxy coating. The flowers are yellow and arranged in a raceme. The fruit is a silique containing round, black seeds.
Cultivation and uses
Brassica carinata is cultivated for its seeds, which are used to produce vegetable oil. The oil has a high content of erucic acid, which makes it suitable for industrial uses such as biofuel production. The leaves and young shoots are also edible and can be used as a leafy green vegetable.
Related terms
- Brassicaceae: The mustard family, to which Brassica carinata belongs.
- Vegetable oil: A type of oil produced from plants, including Brassica carinata.
- Biofuel: A type of fuel derived from living matter, such as the oil from Brassica carinata seeds.
- Silique: A type of fruit characteristic of the mustard family.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brassica carinata
- Wikipedia's article - Brassica carinata
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