Wild turnip
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Turnip, Wild |
| Scientific name | Brassica rapa |
| Taxonomic group | Brassicaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Vegetables; Root crops |
| Keywords | Cruciferae; Brassica campestris according to some botanists |
Wild turnip. The cultivated form of this species produces three very different foods: turnips, leafy greens, and rapeseed ("canola") oil. The turnip itself is a swollen section between the stem and root, while oil is pressed from the seeds. Known from the Mediterranean region for over 2,000 years.
