| Plant: Branching annual 3/4 to 2 feet tall, Single stem with short branches. |  |
| Flowers: Greenish yellow petals. |  |
| Seed Pod: On stems at right angles to the main stem. |  |
| Leaf: Alternate on stems, lower leaves are 1 to 3 1/2 inches long. |  |
| Flowering period: | March to June |
| Use by Indians: | The small red seeds were gathered, ground into flower and made into mush. The flower had a peppery taste. |
| Can be found here: | Shellmaker Island, Bayview Nature Trail |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Mustard |
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Date: 12/16/2004
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