Plant Identifier
Wild Radish

Wild Radish

Raphanus raphanistrum

Family: BrassicaceaeNative: Western Asia, Europe, and parts of North AfricaIdentified: Apr 3, 2026

An annual or biennial herb characterized by deeply lobed, lyre-shaped basal leaves and a bristly stem. It eventually produces four-petaled flowers that can range in color from white to yellow or violet.

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Care instructions

This plant is often considered a weed because it thrives in disturbed soils with minimal intervention. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is highly drought-tolerant but can be invasive if seeds are allowed to scatter.