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Daikon
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Daikon[2] or mooli,[3] Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus, is a mild-flavored winter radish usually characterized by fast-growing leaves and a long, white, napiform root. Originally native to continental East Asia,[4] daikon is harvested and consumed throughout the region, as well as in South Asia, and is available internationally. In some locations, daikon is planted for its ability to break up compacted soils and recover nutrients and is not harvested.
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For other uses, see Daikon (disambiguation).
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Genus | Raphanus |
Species | Raphanus sativus |
Subspecies | R. sativus subsp. longipinnatus |
Cultivar group | White radish |
Origin | North China[1] |
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Quick Facts Chinese name, Traditional Chinese ...
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Traditional Chinese | 白蘿蔔 | ||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 白萝卜 | ||||||||||||
Literal meaning | “white radish” | ||||||||||||
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Traditional Chinese | 菜頭 | ||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 菜头 | ||||||||||||
Literal meaning | “vegetable head” | ||||||||||||
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Hangul | 왜무 | ||||||||||||
Literal meaning | Wae radish | ||||||||||||
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Kanji | 大根 | ||||||||||||
Kana | だいこん | ||||||||||||
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