Mustard Plants in California

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A super bloom of flowers occurred in Arizona along the North Bush Highway, while brilliant yellow and gold mustard plants are carpeting Northern California's wine country. Mustard plants provide nutrients to grape plants and help fight erosion, but they can also smother native flora and increase the risk of wildfires.

Key Points

  • Mustard plants in California help protect vineyards
  • They can have negative impacts on the ecosystem and increase fire risk

Pros

  • Mustard plants provide nutrients to grape plants
  • Help fight erosion in vineyards

Cons

  • Can smother native flora
  • Increase the risk of wildfires