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Each fruit consists of a pod with two segments: the lower one is about 1-2 mm long and sterile (just occasionally with one seed), while the upper one is up to 8 cm long and has 1-10 fertile segments , each containing one oval seed up to 3 mm long. At the tip of the pod is a sterile beak up to 2.5 cm long.
The radish is sometimes considered to form a species complex with the wild radish, and instead given the trinomial name Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus. [1] Radishes are often used raw as a crunchy salad vegetable with a pungent, slightly spicy flavor, varying in intensity depending on its growing environment.
It has a sweet taste and thus dogs will drink it. As little as 2 1/2 tablespoons can kill a medium-sized dog in 2–3 days. This type of poisoning is often fatal as dog owners do not know their pet has ingested the antifreeze. De-icing fluids can also contain ethylene glycol. Paraquat is used for weeding and grass control.
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]
In America, puppies are a big business. And it’s easy to see why. An estimated 62 million American households have dogs, and one study found the pet industry drove $300 billion into the global ...
Out of Pennsylvania’s 21 species of snake only three are venomous. Two are found in the central region. Julian Avery from Penn State explains what to look for.
[1] [15] Ranunculus: Buttercups [10] Raphanus raphanistrum: Wild radish [5] [15] Rhododendron: Azaleas, laurels, and rose bays [16] [15] Ricinus communis: Castor bean Also known as palma Christi, fatal even in small amounts [3] [16] Robinia pseudoacacia: Black locust Also known as false acacia [3] [4] Romulea