Creative Californians Repurpose Invasive Wild Mustard Plant
- Wild black mustard proliferated in California after heavy rains, smothering native plants and posing fire risks.
- Artists, designers, and chefs are harvesting the plant to make dyes, pesto, paper, fertilizer, and condiments.
- Foragers have led hikes to pick the peppery flowers and leaves for eating.
- Workshops show how to creatively reuse the plant.
- Repurposing the plant has made an impact, though people should know fields were once more colorful.