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  8. Wild Radish

species 81,668 observations

Wild Radish

Raphanus raphanistrum

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

154 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Large Marble, Sara Orangetip, Great Southern White, Armyworm Moth 22
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Oblique Streaktail, Indian Cotton Jassid, American Rubyspot, Western Aphideater 31
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Anise Swallowtail, California Bumble Bee, Pipevine Swallowtail, Western Tiger Swallowtail 101

Children

  • Rat-tailed Radish

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Habit
Multi stemmed
Plant type
Annual Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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