Σίναπη της κοιλάδας, Λαψάνα
Etymology of Sinapis arvensis: The name of the genus, "Sinapis", derives from the Ancient Greek "σινάπι" [sinapi] or "σίναπις" [sinapis], which was used by the ancient Greeks to call primarily Sinapis arvensis, as well as its seeds. "Arvenis" is a Latin adjective meaning "from the field, meadow or grassland".
There are two Sinapis species in the wild habitat of Cyprus.
This is a common plant found all around Cyprus at an altitude of up to 1375 metres, but it is far less common than the alba species (in Cyprus). As its epithet reveals, it primarily grows in uncultivated meadows, limestone ground, and on roadsides. Its lengthy flowering period is between March and September.
How to identify Sinapis arvensis:
The main difference between Sinapis arvensis from the alba species are the leaves; Sinapis arvenis's upper leaves are narrowly ovate or lanceolate, whilst Sinapis alba's leaves are all pinnatisect.
