Home > Terms > English, UK (UE) > Radish

Radish

Annual or biennial plant (Raphanus sativus) of the mustard family, probably of Oriental origin, grown for its large, succulent root. Low in calories and high in bulk, radishes have a sharp taste and are usually eaten raw. The shape of the edible portion of the root varies greatly, as does the colour (from white through pink to red, purple, and black). Radishes may weigh only a few ounces (U.S. and European varieties) or, in the case of the Japanese daikon, more than 2 lbs (1 kg).

0
Collect to Blossary

Member comments

You have to log in to post to discussions.

Terms in the News

Featured Terms

Harry8L
  • 0

    Terms

  • 0

    Blossaries

  • 1

    Followers

Industry/Domain: Animals Category: Reptiles

Koreaceratops

The Koreaceratops fossil was discovered in South Korea, in a rock block along the Tando dam. Described to have been around 5 to 6 feet long and ...

Contributor

Featured blossaries

The Best Fitness Tracker You Can Buy

Category: Technology   2 5 Terms

Best Zoo in the World

Category: Animals   2 8 Terms