Turnip
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Turnip |
| Scientific name | Brassica rapa |
| Taxonomic group | Brassicaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants; Industrial products |
| Food plants | Root crops |
| Keywords | Cruciferae, Brassica campestris according to some botanists |
Turnip. 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.
