Etymology: Sisymbrium: Greek name for some plant of the mustard family
Plants: erect, annual, 6"-40" tall forb, usually with many branches near the top
Leaves: stalked, pinnately-divided
Flowers: pale yellow, 4-parted, 1/2" wide; inflorescence a loose cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms June-July
Fruits: long, thin, erect pod on stalks almost as thick as the pod
Habitat: disturbed sites
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key