WHERE
Location: Western U.S.
Setting: wild , prefers sunny locations, fields
DESCRIPTION
Type: Annual
Height: 4in to 2ft
Stem: branching
Leaves: basal pinnate leaves in rosette with opposite orbicular or reniform leaflets.
Some species small pinnate leaves at nodes with opposite lanceolate leaflets
Flowers: cruciform four petals, white, small, cluster at end of stem
Fruit: tiny brown seeds in small, long, narrow pods
Look-alikes: other mustard family plants (not likely to be toxic)
EDIBLE PARTS
Leaves (spring): raw or cooked.
Flowers (spring): raw or cooked
Seed pods (spring): raw or cooked
RECIPES:
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