Herb: Sea Radish


Latin name: Raphanus maritima


Synonyms: Raphanus raphanistrum maritimus


Family: Cruciferae



Edible parts of Sea Radish:

Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb. A somewhat hot taste. Root - cooked as a potherb or used as a substitute for horseradish. Flowers - raw. A nice addition to salads. Young seedpods - raw. Crisp and juicy, they must be eaten when young because they quickly become tough and fibrous.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Biennial


Height:
80 cm
(2 feet)

Flowering:
June to
August

Habitat of the herb:

A plant of the drift-line and cliffs on sandy and rocky shores.

Propagation of Sea Radish:

Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.

Cultivation of the herb:

A plant of the drift-line and cliffs on sandy and rocky shores.

Medicinal use of Sea Radish:

None known

Known hazards of Raphanus maritima:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.