Biscutella laevigata
| 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 | |
Biscutella laevigata, the buckler-mustard 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.
Biscutella has been proposed for phytoremediation, as it can collect large amounts of thallium.