Erucastrum gallicum

Dog Mustard

South of Togo
23-June-2000

Note that each petal has an elongate claw and abruptly spreading blade.  This is typical of the Cruciferae family.

Note the veins in the petals.

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Erucastrum:  Answers to key questions leading to this genus
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petals yellow

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petals less than 7 mm long

 

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Cruciferae: Answers to key questions leading to this family
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plants with two floral rings, and with each petal distinct from the other

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corolla regular

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4 petals

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calyx regular

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4 sepals

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stamens usually 6, four long and two short