wild mustard

American  

noun

1. any of several weedy plants belonging to the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, as charlock.

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wild mustard British  

noun

1. another name for charlock

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Etymology

Origin of wild mustard

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Unsurprisingly, the superbloom wild mustard has attracted foragers and chefs eager to showcase its peppery flowers and leaves in dishes.

From Salon

“And yes, there seems in sheer volume, if you zoom out a bit, that there could be enough wild mustard here to make salads and dyed sweatshirts for everyone in the United States.”

From Seattle Times

Roadside weeds like wild mustard and Queen Anne’s lace, tendrils of palm inflorescence and carnivorous cobra lilies have all found a place in her work.

From New York Times

For Mother’s Day, she’ll use native larkspur, misty blue nigella, wild mustard and dill flowers in her bouquets.

From New York Times

This feeling of responsibility prompts him to strike out on a dirt path edged by wild mustard.

From Los Angeles Times