Sea radish, Black radish, Spanish radish
Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. landra

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It grows each year from seeds. The leaves are simple and alternate. The flowers are pale yellow with 4 petals in a cross shape.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in a range of soils types but is best in acid soils. Tasmania Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Britain, Canada, Europe, France, Italy, Malta, Mediterranean, North Africa, Sicily, Spain, Tasmania, Tunisia

How it is used for food

The leaves and slender roots are eaten as a potherb. The older succulent roots are used like horseradish. The leaves are boiled and seasoned with oil and lemon. They are also used in soups and stews. They are also boiled with pasta or stir-fried.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves, root, seeds pod

How it is grown

Plants grow easily from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Cimamarella, Lapestre, Mazzaredda, Rapestone, Razza

Synonyms

Raphanistrum innocuum Bubani [Illegitimate]; Raphanistrum landra (Moretti ex DC.) Rchb.; Raphanistrum landra (Moretti ex DC.) Link; Raphanistrum maritinum (Sm.) Gray; Raphanistrum maritinum (Smith) Homem.; Raphanistrum odessanum Andrz. ex Besser; Raphanistrum odessanum Andrz.; Raphanus albiflorus C. Presl.; Raphanus landra Moretti ex DC.; Raphanus maritimus Sm.; Raphanus maritimus subsp. landra (Moretti ex DC.) Maire; Raphanus maritimus subsp. littoralis Maire; Raphanus odessanus (Andrz. ex Besser) Spreng.; Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. maritimus (Sm.) Thell.; Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. odessanus Schmalh.; Raphanos landrus St.-Lag.;