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Raphanus raphanistrum

Wild Radish

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Common names

Wild Radish

Scientific name

Raphanus raphanistrum L.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Raphanus raphanistrum is perennial herbaceous plant, growing from 50 to 80 cm in height.

Flowering May-July^1.

Habitat

Weed in field crops, less often in orchards and vegetable gardens, as a weed along roadsides, in yards and other similar habitats².

Distribution in Bulgaria

In the whole country; to 1600 meters altitude³.

General distribution

Map of general distribution (green - native, purple - introduced)⁴:

References

1 Кузманов, Б. 1970. В: Флора на Република България. Том IV. Издателство на БАН. София.

2 Кузманов, Б. 1970. В: Флора на Република България. Том IV. Издателство на БАН. София.

3 Кузманов, Б. 1970. В: Флора на Република България. Том IV. Издателство на БАН. София.

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