Raphanus raphanistrum L.

Locations ofRaphanus raphanistrum  L. in Virginia

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Family
Brassicaceae
Botanical Name
Raphanus raphanistrum L.
Common Name
Wild Radish, Jointed Charlock, White Charlock
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Raphanus raphanistrum L.
Comments
North American plants are referrable to ssp. raphanistrum if infraspecific taxa are recognized. This species is a winter annual that can sometimes be abundant in fallow agricultural fields. It is therefore considered a pest but can also be an important resource for pollinators in early spring (Koelling and Karoly 2007, Am. J. Bot. 94 (5): 896–900.)
Habitat
Fields, roadsides, and other open, disturbed habitats. Frequent to locally common in the Coastal Plain; infrequent in the Piedmont; rare in the mountains.
Native Status
Introduced

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