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Familybrassicaceae

Orderbrassicales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameoilseed rape, canola

Blossom coloryellow

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxisalternate

Brassica napus, commonly known as oilseed rape or canola, is an annual or biennial flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Originating from Europe and Asia, it is widely cultivated for its seeds, which are high in oil content and used for producing vegetable oil, biodiesel, and animal feed. Oilseed rape plants have bright yellow flowers and produce pods containing small, round seeds. It is a valuable crop due to its versatility, nutritional benefits, and contribution to the agricultural economy.

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