Raphanus raphanistrum L.

National Museum, Bloemfontein
“"S5SSS"
NYBG / MRL Ftoristic & Phytochemical Survey
Brassicaceae
Raphanus raphanistrum L.
determined by: C. Logic, G. Potgictcr: 2000
Herb; perennial, 1.7-0,2m, stems; arrising from root, pity & juicy, leaves; massive
spread 1.2m, in circulan spread with 1-4 tall flowering stalks, covered with irritating
hairs, Immiture leaves, single, opposite, toothed, prominent mid vein, roots; white,
430-30mm, strong raddish smell, flower; distinctive, yellow, 4 petals, 5-8 in terminal
clusters, of ±10 flowers, occasional, exotic.
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Witlowmore. Baviaanskioof, ± 5km W of Studtis police
station on causway: 33°33'42"S, 24°0'897*E
Lemna ap., Rumex sp., castor oil plants, Cctufe j
Bushveld/Karroo, floodplain, soil; in water, \
sun, N,E,W, abandoned land & riverbed-
Phytochemical Sample Codes:
287a PX(RB-335)	287b	RT(RB-336)
R. Brand 287 with S. Kay, B. & C. Logie, G.
Potgieter
ha sp., Nemesia sp.. Valley
I, gravel, sand, quartzite, full
14-Oct-OO
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