Mustard:- Indigenous to the Mediterranean and Southern Europe, mustard is an erect, multi-branched herbaceous plant. The three varieties of mustard are white mustard, black mustard and brown mustard. All over the world, mustard is used for its appetising flavour and preservative value. It is also used in medicines. India is a major producer of mustard which is extensively cultivated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab India, mustard is used largely for tempering food. Botanical Name (S): Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.
