Thlaspi arvense

Thlaspi arvense

taxobox
name = "Thlaspi arvense"


regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Brassicales
familia = Brassicaceae
genus = "Thlaspi"
species = "T. arvense"
binomial = "Thlaspi arvense"
binomial_authority = L.|

"Thlaspi arvense" (common name Field Penny-cress) is a foetid Eurasian plant having round flat pods; naturalized throughout North America. It is also related to the "Lepidium" species in the cabbage family.

Edible uses

The field pennycress has a bitter taste; it is usually parboiled to remove the bitter taste. This is mostly used in salads, sometimes in sandwich spreads. It is said to have a distinctive flavour.

Other uses

Seed of field pennycress ("Thlaspi arvense") might be useful for making biodiesel (is 36 to 40 percent oil by weight) and a nature-based weed killer.


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