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Black Mustard

Brassica nigra

Least Concern

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The Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) is a species in the genus Brassica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also fo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (8 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Brassica nigra (Black Mustard)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mostaza negra

French Moutarde noire

German Schwarzer Senf

Portuguese mostarda

Arabic khardal

Similar Species in Brassica

Mediterranean cabbage

Brassica tournefortii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Mustard?

The scientific name of Black Mustard is Brassica nigra. It belongs to the genus Brassica.

What is the conservation status of Black Mustard?

Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Mustard live?

Black Mustard is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde.

What family does Black Mustard belong to?

Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) belongs to the genus Brassica, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Black Mustard endangered?

No, Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Mustard belong to?

Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Black Mustard?

The closest relatives of Black Mustard in the genus Brassica include Brown mustard, Cabbage, Ethiopian Rape, Field mustard, Long-stalked Rape.