Tuberous-rooted mustard, Large-rooted mustard
Brassica juncea var. megarrhiza

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A herb that takes 2 years to complete its life cycle. It has a large fleshy, white oval root. The leaves are broadly oval and dark green. There are irregular shallow lobes and teeth along the edge. There are stiff hairs on the veins.

Where it is found

It is cultivated in north China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The large fleshy root is used for preserves.

Edible parts

Root, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brassica napiformis L. H. Bailey;