Field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense)

Field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) serves multiple purposes. While its bitter taste renders it unsuitable for human consumption, it is valuable as livestock fodder. Moreover, the oil extracted from its seeds is an excellent renewable resource for producing biodiesel and jet fuel. Additionally, field pennycress is used as a cover crop to combat soil erosion and enhance soil quality, and its ability to absorb heavy metals makes it useful for phytoremediation.