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Raphanus raphanistrum, also known as wild radish, white charlock or jointed charlock, [1] is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.The species is native to western Asia, Europe and parts of Northern Africa.
The radish (Raphanus sativus) is a flowering plant in the mustard family, Brassicaceae. Its large taproot is commonly used as a root vegetable, although the entire plant is edible and its leaves are sometimes used as a leaf vegetable. Originally domesticated in Asia, radishes are now grown and consumed throughout the world.
Raphanus (Latin for "radish" [3]) is a genus within the flowering plant family Brassicaceae. Carl Linnaeus described three species within the genus: the cultivated radish ( Raphanus sativus ), the wild radish or jointed charlock ( Raphanus raphanistrum ), and the rat-tail radish ( Raphanus caudatus ).
Black radish likely originated from Raphanus maritimus while spring radish varieties originated from Raphanus landra. [3] Cultivation can be traced back to Ancient Egypt, where illustrations in tombs show extensive use of a long variety of radish. [4] The region of today's Syria is likely the geographical origin of black radish. [3]
[4] [2] The diverse flora of Israel and Palestine offers a wide range of plants suitable for human consumption, many of which have a long history of usage in the daily cuisines of its native peoples. An Israeli law (33A) provides for the preservation of protected natural objects of value. The law includes a list of protected sites, plants, and ...
Lesquerella arctica – native; Raphanus raphanistrum – introduced; Rorippa islandica ssp. islandica – native; Rorippa palustris ssp. palustris – introduced;
The Sonoran Desert. The Sonoran Desert is a North American desert and ecoregion which covers large parts of the southwestern United States and of northwestern Mexico. With an area of 260,000 square kilometers (100,000 sq mi), it is the hottest desert in Mexico.
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