Wild Radish

Photo: Arnold Sciberras
Scientific name: Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. landra
Maltese name: Ravanell Salvagg
Occurrence locally: Frequent
Habitat: often near coastal areas, but also in disturbed and cultivated areas inland
other info: a biennial with large and lobed basal hairy leaves with pink veins. cream coloured flowers also occur. seed pod may be round with elongated tips. flowers has mauve coloured veins.