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flixweed

Descurainia sophia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Brassicales ›Family: Brassicaceae ›Genus: Descurainia

About

Descurainia sophia is a member of the mustard family. Common names include flixweed, herb-Sophia and tansy mustard. It reproduces by seeds. Its stem is erect, branched, and 4 to 30 inches high. It was once given to patients suffering from dysentery and called by ancient herbalists Sophia Chirurgorum, "The Wisdom of Surgeons," on account of its healing properties. It is the type species of the genus Descurainia and of the rejected genus Sophia Adans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of flixweed?
The scientific name of flixweed is Descurainia sophia.
What kingdom does flixweed belong to?
flixweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does flixweed belong to?
flixweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does flixweed belong to?
flixweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does flixweed belong to?
flixweed belongs to the order Brassicales.
What family does flixweed belong to?
flixweed belongs to the family Brassicaceae.
What genus does flixweed belong to?
flixweed belongs to the genus Descurainia.