Parable & Plant

The mustard bush that Jesus knew is commonly thought to be Brassica nigra, the black mustard. The following links contain further information, and some piccies:

THE PARABLE
Bill Loader’s Commentary
This is for the Birds!
Towering Trees and “Talented” Slaves




A Mustard Bush in Israel !!
This photo is found here.

THE PLANT
Black Mustard
Brassica Nigra (this one has a pic of a flowering bush)
MBG Rare Books (contains a botanical illustration)