What is mustard and what is it called in the countryside?

1. What is

1. Introduction to the family: Mustard is an annual herb belonging to the Cruciferae family and the Brassica genus. It originated in Asia and is cultivated in various parts of my country, with a wide distribution area.

2. Morphological characteristics: The height of mustard is about 30-150 cm, the stem is very upright, the plant has branches, the leaves are broadly ovate to obovate, and the length is about 15-35 cm. It blooms from March to May in spring. The flowers are terminal racemes, the flower color is yellow, and the petals are obovate in shape. The fruit is linear and the seeds are spherical, about 1 mm in diameter.

3. Edible value: Mustard greens are rich in nutrients. The stems and leaves can be eaten, and the seeds can be ground into powder and used as seasoning, and can also be used to extract oil. Eating mustard greens has many benefits and effects. It can detoxify and reduce swelling, refresh the mind, stimulate the appetite, aid digestion, improve eyesight and promote bowel movements, which is good for the body.

4. Variety classification: There are many varieties of mustard, including snow mustard, pickled mustard, kohlrabi, oil mustard, multi-leaf mustard, large-leaf mustard, wrinkled-leaf mustard, etc.

2. What is it called in rural areas?

Mustard greens have many aliases. In rural areas, it is commonly known as spicy lumps, snow vegetables, mustard lumps, mustard, mustard head, etc.