Raphanus raphanistrum Wild radish (Cruciferae)

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Raphanus raphanistrum
Wild radish
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The Raphanus raphanistrum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild radish.

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Latin Name:  Raphanus raphanistrum
Common Name:  Wild radish
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  A weed of fields and pastures[9, 17], usually on sandy non-calcareous soils[13]

Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[2, 105]. A somewhat hot taste, they are finely cut and added to salads or used as a potherb[183]. It is best to use just the young leaves in spring, older leaves soon become bitter[9]. Seed - raw or cooked. A very pungent flavour, the seed can be ground into a powder and made into a paste when it is an excellent substitute for mustard[2, 9, 115, 183]. The sprouted seeds have a somewhat hot spicey flavour and are a tasty addition to salads[183]. Flowers - raw. A nice addition to salads. The flower buds are used as a brocolli substitute, they should be lightly steamed for no more than 5 minutes[9]. Young seedpods - raw. Crisp and juicy, they must be eaten when young because they quickly become tough and fibrous[K]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[115].

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