natural herbs
Radish
Raphanus landra
Herb: Radish
Latin name: Raphanus landra
Synonyms: Raphanus raphanistrum landra
Family: Cruciferae
Edible parts of Radish:
Young leaves - raw or cooked. A somewhat hot taste. Flowers - raw. A nice decorative addition to salads, they have a pleasantly spicy flavour. Young seedpods - raw. Crisp and juicy, they must be eaten when young because they quickly become tough and fibrous.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
80 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
A casual growing in waste places near ports in Britain.Propagation of Radish:
Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.Cultivation of the herb:
A casual growing in waste places near ports in Britain.Medicinal use of Radish:
None knownKnown hazards of Raphanus landra:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.