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Raphanus
(redirected from Raphanus raphanistrum)

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Raphanus
a plant genus in the family Brassicaceae; contains the poisonous principle S-methylcysteine sulfoxide and causes poisoning characterized by hemoglobinuria, jaundice, diarrhea and liver damage.

Raphanus raphanistrum
called also jointed charlock, wild radish.
Raphanus sativus
may contain toxic amounts of nitrate. The culinary radish.


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