What the heck is this flower??

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by flowernature, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. flowernature

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    Is this a weed flower or wild flower?
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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Mustard or Oilseed Rape or similar.
     
  3. flowernature

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    wow. mustard seed? I wonder how that got there! interesting
     
  4. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I'd say Mustard over Oilseed Rape/Canola. The former is usually pale-flowered, while Canola/Rape is yellow like artificially-coloured-butter-substitute. I'd say a bird likely brought it to you.
     
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    yup. thanx guys. more studying and it looks to be the wild mustard... I think it got there from my bird feeder last year..
     
  7. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, a common bird food ingredient.
     

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