Wasabia japonica Japanese horseradish (Cruciferae)

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Wasabia japonica
Japanese horseradish
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The Wasabia japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Japanese horseradish. Some home gardeners know the variety as Eutrema wasabi.

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Latin Name:  Wasabia japonica
Common Name:  Japanese horseradish
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (Miq.)Matsuma.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Wet places and by streams, in lowland and mountain areas[58]. Usually found near the coast[200].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a position in wet soil or shallow water. The best quality roots are produced from plants growing in semi-shade in clear running spring water at a temperature between 11 - 14°c[200]. This species is cultivated in eastern Asia for its edible root which is used in much the same way as horseradish[58], it takes 3 - 5 years to produce marketable roots[116]. The roots are finger-thick and up to 18cm long[206].

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