Sisymbrium sophia
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| Sisymbrium sophia L. |
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Descurainia sophia Webb & Berth. |
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Flixweed (sometimes Fluxweed) (Sisymbrium sophia) is a member of the mustard family. It reproduces by seeds. Its stem is erect, branched, and 4 to 30 inches high.[1] It was once given to patients suffering from dysentery and called by ancient herbalists Sophia Chirugorum, "The Wisdom of Surgeons," on account of its healing properties.[2]
In Germany it is called the Sophienkraut and associated with Saint Sophia of Rome, who was invoked against late frosts.[3]
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