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Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) |
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Color Photograph: Wikimedia Commons, GNU Free Documentation License, Photographer Unknown
Line Drawing: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada, Second Edition.
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Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Alien: Native of Europe. Identification: Flowers white. Seed pods small, ovate, on a short stalk. Plant tall, 2 to 4 feet in height. Basal leaves oblong, large, finely toothed along the outer margin. Stem leaves large, more elongate, stalked, and toothed along the outer margin. Plant 2 to 4 feet in height. Distribution: Throughout most of North America except for the southern United States. Habitat: This species is found in a variety of disturbed areas such as fields and roadsides. Flowering period: May to July. Note: The the root of Horseradish provides the condiment of culinary fame. |
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
Similar Species: The height of the plant and the large, oblong basal leaves are distinctive. |
Similar Species No Similar Species |
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