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Class 1B · Early Detection Rapid Response

African Mustard

Brassica tournefortii

Known in Utah but in very limited populations. Also a very high priority, because eradication is still realistic.

Mar - May
Treatment window
Class 1B
Utah designation
African Mustard in the field

What we know

Class 1B: early detection rapid response

Known in Utah but in very limited populations. Also a very high priority, because eradication is still realistic.

Treatment on african mustard works best mar - may. A full profile for this species is still being written. Until it is here, the USU Extension field guide carries identification detail, and we would rather hear from you than have you guess.

At a glance

Common name
African Mustard
Scientific name
Brassica tournefortii
Utah class
1B - Early Detection Rapid Response
Treatment window
Mar - May