Sinapis

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Sinapis
Sinapis arvensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Sinapis
Species
Sinapis alba Sinapis arvensis Sinapis flexuosa Sinapis pubescens

Sinapis is a genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae. One of the species in this genus is White mustard (S. alba). Black mustard is sometimes placed in this genus as well, but is more often placed in the related genus Brassica. The leaves are a great delicacy in North Indian Cuisine.