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biscutella

/ˌbɪs.kjuːˈtɛl.ə/

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noun

/ˌbɪs.kjuːˈtɛl.ə/formalscientific
  • ruРод евразийских трав и небольших кустарников, широко известных как щитовидная горчица.

A genus of Eurasian herbs and small shrubs, commonly known as buckler mustard.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of plantsC2formalscientific

    A genus of Eurasian herbs and small shrubs in the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as buckler mustard.

    ruРод растений

    • Biscutella species are often found in rocky, calcareous soils across Europe.
    • The distinctive shape of the Biscutella fruit resembles a small shield or buckler.
    • Botanists have identified several subspecies of Biscutella laevigata.