Biscutella laevigata, the buckler-mustard[1] is a species of perennial herb in the family crucifers. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They have simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.23 m.

Buckler-mustard
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Biscutella
Species:
B. laevigata
Binomial name
Biscutella laevigata

Biscutella has been proposed for phytoremediation, as it can collect large amounts of thallium.[2]

Cultivation

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Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20 °C [68 °F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.[3]

Subspecies

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  • Biscutella laevigata varia
  • Biscutella laevigata lucida
  • Biscutella laevigata kerneri

References

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  1. ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  2. ^ LaCoste C, Robinson B, Brooks R, Anderson C, Chiarucci A, Leblanc M (2006). "The phytoremediation potential of thallium-contaminated soils using Iberis and Biscutella species". International Journal of Phytoremediation. 1: 327–338.
  3. ^ "Jelitto Perennial Seed | BISCUTELLA laevigata Portion(s)". www.jelitto.com. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
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