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Common Dogmustard
Erucastrum gallicum
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Erucastrum gallicum is a rather weedy looking plant that is not native to North America. In Indiana, it's not very common but is continuing to expand its range. According to various range maps, it doesn't seem to be too common anywhere in North America. This is the only member of its genus found in North America. It's not very pretty or noticeable.
In spite of the boring nature of the plant, taxonomists have had a field day. According to
The Plant List, which is a collaboration between the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden, there are
19 synonyms for
Erucastrum gallicum! The following is a table of synonyms copied from The Plant List web page:
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