Brassica rapa Turnip (Cruciferae)

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Brassica rapa
Turnip
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The Brassica rapa plant species is found in A cultivated form (of B. campestris?) It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Turnip. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. campestris rapa.

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Latin Name:  Brassica rapa
Common Name:  Turnip
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Medicinal Information: A decoction of the leaves or stems is used in the treatment of cancer[218]. The crushed ripe seeds are used as a poultice on burns[222]. Some caution should be exercised here since the seed of most brassicas is rubefacient[K].

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