Regarding the size to which the mustard plant grows, the parable notes it is a “shrub” (Greek, lachanōn, “herb, vegetable, garden plant”), and thus not literally at tree. It does, however, grow to a prodigious size. The Encyclopedia of Life notes that, “The black mustard pla...
Descurainia pinnata,tansy mustard- North American herb with bitter-tasting pinnate leaves resembling those of tansy Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. Want to thank TFD for its existence?Tell a friend about us, add a link to this...
Again, whatever the aivant may be, it is expressly said to be an herb, or, more properly, 'a garden herb' (λάχανον, olus). As to the plant being called a 'tree' or a 'great tree,' the expression is not only an Oriental one, but it is clearly spoken with reference...
Strong's 4615:Mustard (probably the shrub, not the herb). Perhaps from sinomai; mustard. seed κόκκῳ(kokkō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2848:A kernel, grain, seed. Apparently a primary word; a kernel of seed. ...
a mustardσινάπεως (sinapeōs)Noun - Genitive Neuter SingularStrong's 4615: Mustard (probably the shrub, not the herb). Perhaps from sinomai; mustard.seed,κόκκον (kokkon)Noun - Accusative Masculine SingularStrong's 2848: A kernel, grain, seed. Apparently a primary word...