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This desert-hardy species is the most frequently cited botanical "tree" associated with the name.

To understand the "mustard tree," one must first distinguish between the common mustard plant and the tree variety found in the Middle East. mustard tree facts

The tree bears small, fleshy, berry-like fruits that turn red or pinkish when ripe. Inside the fruit are small, round seeds. The seeds are pungent and spicy. In the biblical parable, the "smallest of all seeds" metaphor is used; while orchid seeds are technically smaller botanically, the mustard seed was likely the smallest seed used agriculturally by the local populace at the time, making it a relatable standard for minuteness. This desert-hardy species is the most frequently cited