Armoracia rusticana

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Armoracia rusticana is a pungent-rooted perennial plant commonly known as horseradish, widely used as a spicy condiment.

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Armoracia rusticana canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf condiment plant
perennial plant
plant species
root vegetable
chromosomeNumber 2n=32
commonName common horseradish
horseradish
containsCompound allyl isothiocyanate
glucosinolates
sinigrin
cultivatedFor condiment production
dispersalRisk can become invasive in gardens
ediblePart root
family Brassicaceae NERFINISHED
flavorProfile pungent
spicy
flowerColor white
floweringSeason late spring
genus Armoracia ONNED1
growthHabit herbaceous perennial
hasPreparationMethod creamed horseradish
grated fresh root
mixed with vinegar
introducedTo North America
kingdom Plantae
leafType simple leaves
medicalUseTraditional digestive aid
respiratory remedy
nativeTo southeastern Europe
western Asia NERFINISHED
odor strong pungent odor when grated
order Brassicales NERFINISHED
plantHeight up to 1.5 meters
preferredSoil moist well-drained soil
reproduction by root cuttings
vegetative propagation
rootType thick fleshy taproot
storage roots stored cool and moist
sunExposure full sun
taste hot sharp taste
taxonRank species
usedAs condiment
spice
usedInCuisine Eastern European cuisine
European cuisine
Jewish cuisine
usedInDish cocktail sauce
horseradish sauce
wasabi substitutes

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Brassicaceae hasCropSpecies Armoracia rusticana