Brown sarson, Canola, Indian rape
Brassica rapa subsp. dichotoma

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb.

There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kalo sarisha, Monny-in-net

Synonyms

Brassica campestris var. dichotoma (Roxb.) G. Watt; Brassica campestris var. toria Duthie & J. B. Fuller; Brassica napus var. dichotoma (Roxb.) Prain; Brassica rapa var. dichotoma (Roxb.) Kitam.; Sinapis dichotoma Roxb.; [or B. rapa Spring Turnip Rape Group]