White mustard
White Mustard
White mustard (Sinapis alba) is a plant species in the family Brassicaceae. Its seeds are used as a spice and it is also grown as a green manure crop.
Pronunciation
White mustard is pronounced as /ˈwaɪt ˈmʌstərd/.
Etymology
The term "white mustard" comes from the color of its seeds, which are a light yellowish white. The word "mustard" is derived from the Latin mustum, meaning "must", and ardens, meaning "burning", referring to the spicy heat of the crushed mustard seeds.
Description
White mustard is an annual plant of the family Brassicaceae. It is sometimes also referred to as Brassica alba or B. hirta. Grown for its seeds, used to make the condiment mustard, as fodder crop, or as a green manure, it is now widespread worldwide, although it probably originated in the Mediterranean region.
Related Terms
- Mustard plant: A plant species in the family Brassicaceae. Mustard plants are any of several plant species in the genera Brassica and Sinapis.
- Brassicaceae: A medium-sized and economically important family of flowering plants known as the mustards, the crucifers, or the cabbage family.
- Green manure: A type of cover crop grown primarily to add nutrients and organic matter to the soil.
- Spice: A seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring or coloring food.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on White mustard
- Wikipedia's article - White mustard
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