Volunteer canola

Brassica napus L.

Brassica napus, commonly known as Canola or Oilseed Rape, is an annual crop belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It is cultivated for its oil-rich seeds and is a significant oilseed crop worldwide. Here is an informative description of this plant:

Description:

  1. Plant Structure:

    • Size: Canola plants typically grow to a height of 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters).
    • Growth Form: It has an erect and branching growth habit.

  2. Leaves:

    • Arrangement: The leaves are alternate and can vary in shape from simple to pinnately lobed.
    • Color: Leaves are typically green.

  3. Flowers:

    • Inflorescence: Canola produces showy yellow flowers arranged in a terminal raceme.
    • Flower Structure: Each flower has four petals and six stamens.

  4. Seeds:

    • Seed Pods: After flowering, elongated seed pods, known as siliques, develop. These pods contain small, round seeds.
    • Seed Color: The seeds can be black, brown, or yellow.