Erucastrum gallicum

Dog Mustard

South of Togo
23-June-2000

Note that one of the two short stamens has fallen off this flower.  

Note the veins in the petals.

Erucastrum:  Answers to key questions leading to this genus

petals yellow

petals less than 7 mm long

 

Cruciferae: Answers to key questions leading to this family

plants with two floral rings, and with each petal distinct from the other

corolla regular

4 petals

calyx regular

4 sepals

stamens usually 6, four long and two short