Raphanus maritima Sea radish (Cruciferae)

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Raphanus maritima
Sea radish
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The Raphanus maritima plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sea radish. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. raphanistrum maritimus.

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Latin Name:  Raphanus maritima
Common Name:  Sea radish
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  A plant of the drift-line and cliffs on sandy and rocky shores[17].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb[2, 183]. A somewhat hot taste. Root - cooked as a potherb or used as a substitute for horseradish[2, 183]. 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.

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