''Biscutella laevigata'', the buckler-mustard is a species of perennial herb in the family

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. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They have simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.23 m. Biscutella has been proposed for

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, as it can collect large amounts of

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Cultivation

Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20 °C 8 °F Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Subspecies

*''Biscutella laevigata varia'' *''Biscutella laevigata lucida'' *''Biscutella laevigata kerneri''

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laevigata Flora of the Alps Flora of the Carpathians Flora of the Pyrenees {{Brassicales-stub