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:
Annual


Height:
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 known

Known hazards of Raphanus landra:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.