Thlaspi arvense

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Thlaspi arvense
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Thlaspi Species: T. arvense
Binomial name
Thlaspi arvense L.

Thlaspi arvense (common name Field Penny-cress) is a foetid Eurasian plant having round flat pods; naturalized throughout North America. It is also related to the Lepidium species in the cabbage family.

[edit] Edible uses

The field pennycress has a bitter taste; it is usually parboiled to remove the bitter taste. This is mostly used in salads, sometimes in sandwich spreads. It is said to have a distinctive flavour.

[edit] Other uses

Seed of field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) might be useful for making biodiesel (is 36 to 40 percent oil by weight) and a nature-based weed killer.