Field Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Tall plant with lance shaped leaves along stem with a cluster at the base, slightly toothed. Topped with clusters of tiny, white, four petaled flowers. Clusters begin flat (images 3 and 4 taken 4/27/13) and become rounded (image 2 taken 5/10/13) as more flowers bloom and mature . Flowers turn to flat, round seed pods with a notch (see images 1 and 6).

Habitat:

Suburban backyard.

Notes:

Though bitter, leaves are edible as well as sprouted seeds.
Thank you Jopy for the ID!

Reference Links:

Field Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense)

Species ID Suggestions

Field Penny-cress

Thlaspi arvense

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U are welcome, ForestDragon :D

ok, I could do it before but it's not so important to me, I'm glad I helped :D

Jopy, that's it! It's not in my field guide or on any of the New York wildflower websites I have been able to find so you can understand my frustration! You are welcome to make the ID suggestion if you want.

Hi, try with Thlaspi arvense..

Updated with more images of flower head and seed pods. Please help with ID!

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