Raphanus sativus var. hortensis
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Japanese winter radishes
Brassicaceae Edible: Leaves
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Description
A temperate herb in the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family, representing the Japanese winter radish cultivar group.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Europe, Indonesia, Japan, SE Asia,
References (4)
- Lembaga Biologi Nasional, 1977, Ubi-Ubian, Balai Pustaka, Jakarta. p 64
- Ochse, J.J. et al, 1931, Vegetables of the Dutch East Indies. Asher reprint. p 178
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 188
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 70
