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The raish (Raphanus sativus) is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. They are grown and consumed throughout the world. Radishes have numerous varieties, varying in size, color and duration of required cultivation time. There are some radishes that are grown for their seeds; oilseed radishes are grown, as the name implies, for oil production.

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  • The root of a plant of the mustard family, this veggie resembles a small beet
  • Mustard family member that may be plain or horse
  • It's the crisp, edible root of the plant Raphanus sativus, of the mustard family
  • From the Latin for "root", this vegetable is commonly cut into a rose shape for hors d'oeuvres
  • You'll often see a red variety of this vegetable used as a garnish & carved into "roses"
  • Raphanus sativa, its giant white variety is known as a daikon in Japan
  • This veggie whose name comes from the Latin for "root" needs to be harvested before root maggots set in
  • Daikon, an Asian type of this root vegetable, is often found in salads

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