black mustard

• Planta da espécie Brassica nigra, cujas sementes escuras e picantes são usadas como especiaria e na medicina tradicional. Também se refere à mostarda escura preparada a partir dessas sementes.

A plant species (Brassica nigra) with small dark seeds used as a spice and in traditional medicine, known for its pungent flavor.

1. Spice plantB2formal

   A plant (Brassica nigra) whose seeds are used as a spice, known for their strong, pungent flavor.

   Mostarda-preta

   • Black mustard seeds are often used in Indian cooking.
   • The chef added black mustard to the curry for extra heat.
   • Black mustard is a key ingredient in many pickling recipes.

2. Botanical speciesC1formal

   An annual plant in the Brassicaceae family, native to Eurasia, with small yellow flowers and dark seeds.

   Espécie botânica

   • Black mustard grows wild in many parts of Europe.
   • The plant's seeds are harvested when the pods turn brown.
   • Black mustard is sometimes used as a cover crop.