February Weed of the Month: London Rocket

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Scientific Name: Sisymbrium irio
Common Name: London Rocket
Also Called: Rocket Mustard and Tumble Mustard; (Spanish: Mostaza, Pamita )
Family: Brassicaceae, Mustard Family
Status: Introduced from Europe.
Duration: Annual
Size: Up to 2 feet or more.
Displaying London Rocket1.jpgLondon Rocket is an aggressive weed in Arizona and elsewhere, but quickly dies out when the hot temperatures arrive. The plant responds well after fire, and its abundance and rapid growth following the Great Fire of London in the 1600’s resulted in its common name, London Rockets.

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