Hawkweed-leaved treacle-mustard

Short Description

Hawkweed-leaved treacle-mustard can grow up to 120 cm high.

The leaves are elongated lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire or slightly indented. They usually have three-rayed hairs (stellate hairs).

The stem grows erect. It is angular

The small flowers have four yellow petals. They are in clusters at the top of the stem. While the old flowers in the lower part of the inflorescence have already formed fruits, new flowers are still emerging at the top.

The fruits are long, narrow pods. They grow upright and close to the stem.

In the city

The hawkweed-leaved treacle-mustard prefers sunny and moist locations. It often accompanies banks. Since it can also grow well on nutrient-rich soils, it can also be found on rubble areas in the city. It usually prefers calcareous stony and sandy soils.