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Canola

Brassica napus

Photo by Yolande
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Field Notes

Description:

Brassica napus, also known as rapeseed, rape, oilseed rape, rapa, rappi, rapaseed (and in the case of one particular group of cultivars, canola), is a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family). Rapeseed is grown for the production of animal feed, vegetable oil for human consumption, and biodiesel.

Habitat:

Worldwide.

Notes:

It is quite an experience to drive past these beautiful yellow Canola fields.

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