Family: Brassicaceae
garden radish, wild radish
[Raphanus raphanistrum var. sativus L.]
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert W. Freckmann
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Raphanus: from the Greek raphanos for "quick-appearing" because of the rapid germination of the seeds
Plants: annual, 12"-24" tall forb, coarse; from a thick, stout taproot
Leaves: lower leaves oblong, pinnately-divided with the largest part at the end; upper leaves small
Flowers: purplish to white, 4-parted; inflorescence a clusters (raceme) of stalked flowers
Fruits: cylindrical pod, ribbed but with no dent between the seeds when dry
Habitat: disturbed areas
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Plants: annual, 12"-24" tall forb, coarse; from a thick, stout taproot
Leaves: lower leaves oblong, pinnately-divided with the largest part at the end; upper leaves small
Flowers: purplish to white, 4-parted; inflorescence a clusters (raceme) of stalked flowers
Fruits: cylindrical pod, ribbed but with no dent between the seeds when dry
Habitat: disturbed areas
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Native to the Old World and long cultivated for its edible roots. Rarely escaped to roadsides, old gardens, dumps, waste areas, and riverbanks. First collected in 1907.
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Robert W. Freckmann
PNW Weed Management Handbook
Robert W. Freckmann
