Large-root mustard, Root mustard, Tuberous-root mustard, Turnip-root mustard
Brassica juncea var. napiformis

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It takes 2 years to complete its lifecycle. It has a fleshy taproot. It is 7-10 cm across. The leaves at the base are slender. The leaves are 5-30 cm long. There are irregular teeth along the edge.

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, China

How it is used for food

It has an edible turnip like root.

It is cultivated as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves, oil, root, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brassica juncea var. megarrhiza N. Tsen & S. N. Lee; Brassica napiformis (Pailleux & Bois) L. H. Bailey; Sinapis juncea var. napiformis Pailleux & Bois;