Sinapis
| Sinapis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sinapis arvensis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Sinapis L. |
| Type species | |
| Sinapis alba L. | |
Sinapis is a genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae.[1] As of March 2015, five species are recognised by The Plant List:[2]
- Sinapis alba L. – white mustard
- Sinapis allionii Jacq.
- Sinapis arvensis L.
- Sinapis circinata Desf.
- Sinapis flexuosa Poir.
The leaves are used extensively in some cultures' cooking, including in North Indian cuisine. It is also one of the varieties of horta or greens known as vrouves in Greek cuisine, boiled and served with olive oil and lemon.
References
- ↑ D. J. Mabberley (2008). Mabberley's Plant-book: a Portable Dictionary of Plants, their Classifications, and Uses. Cambridge University Press. p. 798. ISBN 9780521820714.
- ↑ "Sinapis". The Plant List. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
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