| Common Name(s) |
Horse
Radish |
 |
| Latin Name |
Armoracia
Rusticana |
| Description |
The leaves
are large and coarse toothed at the edges and bright green in colour. They
grow to about 1 metre (3 feet ) tall. Branched clusters of white
flowers at the top. |
| Hazards |
The sap is
the irritant of this plant. The roots are eaten as a relish with roast
beef, some children can suffer stomach upsets. |
| Effects |
Contact with
the sap of the plant can cause irritation to the eyes and skin. |
| Flowering
Period |
Leaves appear
in spring, flowers in summer. |
| Location |
Roadsides,
wasteland, farmland, vegetable patches etc. |