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Rat-Tail Radish (Raphanus sativus caudatus) is a unique annual plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, native to regions such as Greece, Italy, Sicilia, and Yugoslavia. Rat-Tail Radish (Latin: Raphanus sativus caudatus, family Brassicaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Rat-Tail Radish is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Rat-Tail Radish is a member of the Brassicaceae family native to GRC, ITA, SIC, and YUG. Rat-Tail Radish thrives in light to moderate shade and prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 7.5–8.
Rat-Tail Radish grows best in USDA zone 7-10, 7/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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