Mustard plant
Mustard Plant
The Mustard Plant (Sinapis) is a genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae. They are native to temperate regions of Europe.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈmʌstəd/
- US: /ˈmʌstərd/
Etymology
The term "mustard" is derived from the Latin mustum ardens meaning "burning must". This is a reference to the spicy heat of the crushed mustard seeds and the French practice of mixing the ground seeds with must, the young, unfermented juice of wine grapes.
Description
Mustard plants are any of several plant species in the genera Brassica and Sinapis. Mustard seed is used as a spice. Grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar, or other liquids creates the yellow condiment known as prepared mustard. The seeds can also be pressed to make mustard oil, and the edible leaves can be eaten as mustard greens.
Related Terms
- Mustard Seed: The small round seeds of various mustard plants. The seeds are usually about 1 to 2 millimetres in diameter and may be colored from yellowish white to black.
- Mustard Oil: An oil derived from mustard seeds, used in cooking.
- Mustard Greens: The leaves of the mustard plant, used in cooking.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mustard plant
- Wikipedia's article - Mustard plant
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