•Scientific Name: Raphanus sativus.
•Family: Brassicaceae (mustard family).
•Origin: Radishes are native to Asia, but are now grown and consumed globally.
•Types: There are many varieties, including red, black, yellow, purple, and pink skinned radishes, as well as daikon (mooli) radishes.
•Edible Parts: The large, taproot is commonly used as a root vegetable, and the entire plant is edible, with the leaves sometimes used as a leaf vegetable.
•Flavor: Radishes have a spicy, peppery taste due to enzymes also found in mustard root, horseradish, and wasabi root.