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Brassicaceae
Mustard Flower
Sinapis alba
Faith and growth.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Sinapis
- Native to
- Mediterranean, Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 1-4 feet
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- The mustard seed parable in the Bible references how a tiny seed grows into a large plant, symbolizing faith.
- Mustard fields in bloom can turn entire landscapes brilliant yellow and are a major tourist attraction in many countries.
- Ancient Romans mixed ground mustard seeds with unfermented grape juice to create the first condiment called 'mustum ardens' (burning must).
- Mustard is one of the oldest spices known to humans, with evidence of its use dating back to 3000 BC.
- A single mustard plant can produce between 2,000 and 3,500 seeds.
Color meanings
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faith
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small beginnings
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potential