Field Mustard [Brassica rapa] is a member of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) family.. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 142-143, states it can be found it fields and waste places. These photos were taken on the Broadpointe Drive roadside in Fletcher on 25 April 2013. It was first identified as Tall Tumblemustard, but I got a look at the basal leaves on 29 April and changed my mind.
USDA Plants Listing: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=BRRA
Field Mustard (close-up) – 25 Apr 2013
Field Mustard (side view) – 25 Apr 2013
Field Mustard (basal leaves) – 29 Apr 2013
