Commercial mustards are made from the powdered seeds of several types of mustard plants, genus Brassica. These same seeds, crushed in water, induce vomiting. If harvested young, the leaves of the mustard plant can be eaten as salad greens.

Dorling Kindersley

Mustard," Microsoft® Encarta® 96 Encyclopedia. © 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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