Pollinator plant

Wild radish

Raphanus raphanistrum

Pollinator recipe
Sign in to use recipes

Common names

53 names · 34 languages
EnglishYour language
+4 more namesShow fewer names
Other languages (33)
Dutch
French
Afrikaans
+4 more namesShow fewer names
  • wilde mostert[3]
  • wilde radys[3]
  • wildemostert[3]
  • wilderadys[3]
Arabic
  • فجل بري[3]
Bulgarian
  • Дива ряпа[3]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • ředkev ohnice[3]
Danish
Estonian
  • põldrõigas[3]
Finnish
  • peltoretikka[3]
Galician
German
Greek
  • Ραπανίδα[3]
Hebrew
  • צנון מצוי[3]
Hungarian
  • repcsényretek[3]
Irish
  • Meacan mara[3]
Italian
Japanese
  • キバナダイコン[3]
Korean
  • 서양무아재비[3]
Latvian
  • Tīruma pērkone[3]
Lithuanian
  • Dirvinis ridikas[3]
Nahuatl
  • popoyauh[3]
  • Tzihuinquilitl[3]
Norwegian
  • villreddik[3]
Polish
  • Rzodkiew świrzepa[3]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Редька дикая[3]
  • Редька полевая[3]
Slovak
  • reďkev poľná[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • åkerrättika[3]
Turkish
  • Eşek Turpu[3]
  • yabani turp[3]
Ukrainian
  • Дика редька[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Raphanus raphanistrum — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Wild Radish — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Rabano de Maleza — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Raphanus raphanistrum.
[2] Raphanus raphanistrum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Wild radish — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Acker-Rettich — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Charlock — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Field Wall Flower — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Field Wall-Flower — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Jointed Charlock — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • White Charlock — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Jaramau — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Pan y Quesito — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • rabanillo — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Ravenelle — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • ravanello selvatico — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Knopherik — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Labresto — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Rábano-Silvestre — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Saramago — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
[3] Raphanus raphanistrum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Wild radish — results[24].names[3]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Acker-Rettich — results[24].names[2]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Charlock — results[24].names[41]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Field Wall Flower — results[24].names[42]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Field Wall-Flower — results[24].names[43]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Jointed Charlock — results[24].names[4]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • White Charlock — results[24].names[44]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Jaramau — results[24].names[29]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Pan y Quesito — results[24].names[16]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • rabanillo — results[24].names[5]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Ravenelle — results[24].names[1]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • ravanello selvatico — results[24].names[32]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Knopherik — results[24].names[17]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Labresto — results[24].names[13]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Rábano-Silvestre — results[24].names[12]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Saramago — results[24].names[11]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Дива ряпа — results[24].names[7]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • צנון מצוי — results[24].names[8]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • popoyauh — results[24].names[9]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • ředkev ohnice — results[24].names[10]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Kiddike — results[24].names[14]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Saramago — results[24].names[15]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • villreddik — results[24].names[18]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Dirvinis ridikas — results[24].names[19]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • peltoretikka — results[24].names[20]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Редька дикая — results[24].names[21]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Rave bord — results[24].names[22]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • キバナダイコン — results[24].names[23]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • põldrõigas — results[24].names[24]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • åkerrättika — results[24].names[25]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • 野萝卜 — results[24].names[26]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Ramnas — results[24].names[27]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • 野蘿蔔 — results[24].names[28]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • yabani turp — results[24].names[30]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Rzodkiew świrzepa — results[24].names[31]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Дика редька — results[24].names[33]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Редька полевая — results[24].names[34]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • knopherik — results[24].names[35]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • ramenas — results[24].names[36]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • wilde mostert — results[24].names[37]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • wilde radys — results[24].names[38]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • wildemostert — results[24].names[39]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • wilderadys — results[24].names[40]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Ραπανίδα — results[24].names[45]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Tīruma pērkone — results[24].names[46]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • فجل بري — results[24].names[47]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • repcsényretek — results[24].names[48]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Meacan mara — results[24].names[49]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • reďkev poľná — results[24].names[50]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • 서양무아재비 — results[24].names[51]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Tzihuinquilitl — results[24].names[52]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
  • Eşek Turpu — results[24].names[53]; taxon id 55411; Raphanus raphanistrum.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Raphanus raphanistrum is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Brassicaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Plant habit
Multi-stemmed

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Annual; Biennial

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
Europe, Mediterranean, North Africa

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Plant profile

About this plant

Wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from June to August.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Raphanus raphanistrum — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1115432; ID 4RJXQ; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1115432; ID 4RJXQ; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Raphanus raphanistrum — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Plant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .