Biscutella laevigata

Biscutella laevigata, the buckler-mustard^[1] is a species of perennial herb in the family crucifers. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They have simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.23 m.

Buckler-mustard
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Brassicales
Family:	Brassicaceae
Genus:	Biscutella
Species:	B. laevigata
Binomial name
Biscutella laevigata L.

Biscutella has been proposed for phytoremediation, as it can collect large amounts of thallium.^[2]

Cultivation

Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20 °C [68 °F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.^[3]

Subspecies

• Biscutella laevigata varia
• Biscutella laevigata lucida
• Biscutella laevigata kerneri