Wild Radish  

-Inherent characters-
It bears four-petaled flowers on a tall florescens in spring, which is a common character of Cruciferae . The colors of flowers are light purple or white. "Daikon" is said to be another name of "Suzu-Shiro", in "the seven spring herbs". "Seri Nazuna Gogyo Hakobera Hotoke-no-Za, Suzuna Suzushiro, Korezo Nana-Kusa"
-Scientific name-
Raphanus sativus
-Common name-
Wild Radish
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Suzusiro,Daikon
Family   Cruciferae
Origin   Europe, Mediterranean
Horticultural classification   Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All(except Okinawa)
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
   


             
What size is it?
Plant height   100cm
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Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length