Fodder radish, Oil radish, Oilseed radish
Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It is grown each year from seeds. It grows 45 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Balkans, Canada, China, Eurasia, India, Japan, Macedonia
How it is used for food
It is used for the oil extracted from the seed. The seeds can be sprouted and eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, oil, root, seeds, seeds pod
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Raphanus sativus var. oleiferus Stokes; Or Raphanus sativus Leaf Radish Group