This is an archived copy of this article, recovered after a server failure in January 2022.

Some links may be broken, and editing is disabled. We are working to bring back full functionality.

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb[1][2]. A somewhat hot taste.

Root - cooked as a potherb or used as a substitute for horseradish[1][2]. Flowers - raw. A nice addition to salads.

Young seedpods - raw. Crisp and juicy, they must be eaten when young because they quickly become tough and fibrous.

Flowers

Leaves

Seedpod

Material uses

There are no material uses listed for Raphanus maritima.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

There are no medicinal uses listed for Raphanus maritima.

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.

Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Raphanus maritima. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.



Cultivation

Prefers a rich soil with ample moisture[3][4]. Dislikes very heavy soils[5]. The seeds are dispersed by sea-water, in which they can float for 7 - 10 days without loss of viability[6].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Raphanus maritima. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Raphanus maritima.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Raphanus maritima
Genus
Raphanus
Family
Brassicaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
Material uses & Functions
Botanic
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
?
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
Soil Texture
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
  • Strong wind
  • Maritime exposure
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
?
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
Fertility
?
Pollinators
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type











References

  1. ? 1.01.11.2 Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (1972-00-00)
  2. ? 2.02.12.2 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
  3. ? Simons. New Vegetable Growers Handbook. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-050-0 (1977-00-00)
  4. ? Larkcom. J. Salads all the Year Round. Hamlyn (1980-00-00)
  5. ? Thompson. B. The Gardener's Assistant. Blackie and Son. (1878-00-00)
  6. ? 6.06.1 Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (1962-00-00)