Raphanus sativus L. is a biennial or annual herb of the genus Raphanus, having fleshy, oblong or conical roots and green, white, or red rind; Stems branched without hair; Leaves are pinnately hemifid, obtuse, sparsely hirsute; Flowers white or pink, petals obovate, with purple markings; Long horn cylindrical; Seeds ovate oblate, reddish brown, fine reticulate; Flowering in April to May, fruit in May to June.