Question

Botanical name of radish is
A. Brassica nigra
B. Brassica oleracea
C. Raphanus sativus
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Radish grows annually. It belongs in the mustard family and grown for its large succulent taproot. The common radish is likely native to Asia and Mediterranean region and now it is cultivated worldwide.

Complete answer:
Brassica nigra is the scientific name of black mustard. It belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It is commonly used as spices. It is found in the tropical regions of North Africa, temperate regions of Europe and parts of Asia. Hence, ‘option A’ is incorrect.
Brassica oleracea is the biological name of wild cabbage. It includes cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc. It belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It is found in coastal southern and western Europe. Hence, ‘option B’ is incorrect.
Raphanus sativus is the scientific name of radish. It belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It is mainly grown in Asia.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Additional information:
Radish is very low in calories and is generally eaten raw. Their leaves can also be eaten. It is consumed throughout the world and eaten as a vegetable salad. It has a pungent flavour. They are fast-growing crops. The seed germinated within three to four days. They require moist conditions and moderate temperature (15°C - 25°C). The crop matures in three to four weeks. They can also be grown as a companion plant for many other plants due to their pungent smell which drives insect pests.

Note: Every 100 gram of radish provides 16 kilocalories. It has a moderate amount of vitamin C with a small amount of vitamin B. A raw radish has 95% water, 3% carbohydrate, 1% protein and a negligible amount of fat. Different varieties of radish vary in size, colour, flavour, etc. it is a diploid species and has 18 chromosomes.