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Blue Mustard
Chorispora tenella

Other Common Names: Bean podded mustard, purple mustard, crossflower
Bloom Period: April-July
Bloom Color: Pink to magenta

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Blue mustard is originally from Asia and typically is an uncommon plant. It prefers poor dry soils that contian clay or gravel. Disturbed areas such as railroads and roadsides where competion is low is commonly where you can find blue mustard.

 

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Wildlife Value Score and Seed Availability
1 = low; 5 = high

Establishment Frequency
1 = slow to establish; 5 = easy established in one year