wild mustard

noun

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

wild mustard

noun

1. another name for charlock

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild mustard¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

In the next few days he discovered additional sources of nourishment: groundnuts, mulberries, wild mustard, wild onions, new kinds of mushrooms, spearmint, peppermint, and milkweed.

From Literature

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