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Raphanus sativus (Radish)

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Seed IdentificationCommon name: radishBotanical Name: Raphanus sativusFamily name: CruciferaeLocation: Valley Heights, NSWDate: 21st April 2009Collector: John PoulakisHabitat: An annual growing to up to 0.2m. Prefers to grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade environments and requires moist soil.Economic significance: Grown as a food crop and also for various medicinal uses. The root and the leaves are edible.

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