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This plant was grown as a condiment over 2000 years ago. In the 13th century cooks began grinding up the peppery seed to make mustard. Today it has...
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mainly been replaced by a related species -rape and grows mainly as a weed on arable land. It has also been used to cure colds and chest ailments. Pictured at Old Warden Bedfordshire, late November 2005 with frost on the leaves.
Subjects: Biology, Science
Key Stages: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS4+ Learning Groups: Teachers, Parents, Pupils, Others |
