Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. SATIVUS(L.) Domin.
| Synonym : | Raphanus sativus L. Raphani strumgayanum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. Raphanus chinensis Mill. Raphanus cand |
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| Bangla Name : | Mula,Mulwa(Chakma),Mala(Marma),Mou-laa(Rakhaing). |
| English Name : | Radish,Cultivared radish. |
| Family : | Brassicaceae |
| Disease : | Hyper acidity, Tetanus. |
| Description : | Annual or biennial brassicaceous, their swollen tap-roots can be globular, tapering or cylindrical. The root skin colour ranges from white through pink, red, purple, yellow and green to black but the flesh is usually white. Smaller types have a few leaves about 13 cm (5 in) long with round roots . The flesh of radishes harvested timely is crisp and sweet, but becomes bitter and tough if the vegetable is left in the ground for too long.Leaves are arranged in a rosette. They have a lyrate shape, meaning they are divided pinnately with an enlarged terminal lobe and smaller lateral lobes. The white flowers are borne on a racemoseinflorescence. The fruits are small pods which can be eaten when young. |
| Distribution : | This species found throughout Bangladesh. |
| Chemical Constituents : | Seeds yield essential oil. Fleshy roots and seeds contain glucoside, enzyme, and methyl mercaptan. Sulforaphene from seeds. |
| Uses : | This plant is used in Hyper acidity,Tetanus. |
| Habit : | Herb |