Definition

Noun: - A widespread Eurasian annual plant cultivated for its pungent seeds, which are a principal source of table mustard. It is also known as black mustard.

Usage

This term is used specifically in botanical, agricultural, and culinary contexts to refer to the plant species that produces the seeds used to make a common type of mustard condiment and spice. - Brassica nigra is an important historical crop. - The seeds of Brassica nigra are smaller and hotter than those of brown mustard.

Examples

• Scientific/Agricultural Context:
  • Farmers historically cultivated Brassica nigra for its oil and condiment value.
  • The field was planted with Brassica nigra.
• Culinary Context:
  • The pungent flavor of this mustard comes from ground Brassica nigra seeds.
  • Brassica nigra is one of the primary ingredients in traditional English mustard.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Classification: The term is used in scientific Latin binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the species epithet. It is often italicized in academic writing.
  • The study focused on the genetic diversity within Brassica nigra populations.

Variants and Related Words

• Black mustard: The common English name for .
• Mustard seed: Often refers to the seeds of this plant, especially in a culinary context.
• Brassica: The genus name, which includes related plants like cabbage, broccoli, and kale ().

Synonyms

• Black mustard (common name)

Notes on Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning as a botanical species name. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.

Noun

1. widespread Eurasian annual plant cultivated for its pungent seeds; a principal source of table mustard