Family: Brassicaceae
green tansy mustard, pinnate tansy mustard, western tansy mustard
PNW Weed Management Handbook
Gary Fewless
Etymology: Descurainia: in honor of Francois Descourain (1658-1740), a French pharmacist and botanist
Plants: erect, annual/biennial, 8"-28" tall forb
Leaves: stem leaves 1-3 times pinnately-divided into fine, feathery leaflets
Flowers: yellow, 4-parted, 1/8" wide; inflorescence up to 12" long in a loose cluster of stalked flowers; blooms May-July
Fruits: club-shaped pod, not drooping;
seeds in 2 rows
Habitat: full to partial sun; dry; disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, annual/biennial, 8"-28" tall forb
Leaves: stem leaves 1-3 times pinnately-divided into fine, feathery leaflets
Flowers: yellow, 4-parted, 1/8" wide; inflorescence up to 12" long in a loose cluster of stalked flowers; blooms May-July
Fruits: club-shaped pod, not drooping;
seeds in 2 rowsHabitat: full to partial sun; dry; disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 0 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Gary Fewless
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