white mustard

• 白芥（Sinapis alba）是一种十字花科植物，其种子可用于制作温和的芥末调味品，也常作为农业覆盖作物。

A plant species (Sinapis alba) whose seeds are used to produce mild mustard condiment and as a cover crop in agriculture.

1. Plant and seedB1formal

   A plant (Sinapis alba) whose seeds are used to produce mild mustard, often used in pickling and cooking.

   植物和种子

   • White mustard seeds are commonly used in pickling brine.
   • The farmer planted a field of white mustard for cover cropping.
   • White mustard has a milder flavor compared to black mustard.

2. Cover cropB2formal

   A fast-growing plant used in agriculture to improve soil health and suppress weeds.

   覆盖作物

   • White mustard is often grown as a green manure crop.
   • The garden was sown with white mustard to prevent erosion.
   • Farmers use white mustard to add organic matter to the soil.