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 • Jul. 20, 2023

“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 • Jun. 15, 2023

For example, broccoli, cabbage, and kale are all vegetables that have been selected from one species of wild mustard.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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 • Nov. 18, 2020

That’s a tasty green I had once grown in my Connecticut garden And there was wild mustard, another green, growing out in the sun.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan