Brassica rapa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Brassica Species: B. rapa
Binomial name
Brassica rapa L.

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Cultivar groups

Cultivated varieties of Brassica rapa include:

• Bok choy (chinensis group)
• Mizuna (nipposinica group)
• Aburana (nippo-oleifera group)
• Flowering cabbage (parachinensis group)
• Chinese cabbage (pekinensis group)
• Turnip (rapa group)
• Rapini (ruvo group)
• Tatsoi

Trinomial name Brassica campestris L. pekinensis Bok choy (Brassica campestris, Chinese 白菜 báicài) is an Asian relative of the common cabbage. ... Binomial name Brassica rapa L. Brassica rapa (also commonly known as the Wisconsin Fast Plant) is a plant species widely distributed through temperate climates as a weed, and widely cultivated as a leaf vegetable, a root vegetable, and an oilseed. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Trinomial name Brassica rapa rapa L. For other uses, see Turnip (disambiguation). ... Rapini originated in the Mediterranean but now grows all over the world. ... Tatsoi, (Brassica narinosa) also called Spinach Mustard or Spoon Mustard, is an Asian variety of Brassica rapa grown for greens. ...

Experimental organism

Some varieties of this plant are used for experiments as they require little more attention than the proper amounts of light, water, and fertilizer. These "fast plants" are ideal for basic botany and biology experiments, as they grow quickly, maturing in about 40 days. This short growing time makes them easier to experiment with than most other plants. Some of these plants have even been sent to outer spsex [germination]]. Prism splitting light Light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength that is visible to the eye (visible light) or, in a technical or scientific context, electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength[1]. The elementary particle that defines light is the photon. ... Impact of a drop of water. ... Spreading manure, an organic fertilizer Fertilizers (British English fertilisers) are compounds given to plants to promote growth; they are usually applied either via the soil, for uptake by plant roots, or by foliar feeding, for uptake through leaves. ... Pinguicula grandiflora Botany is the scientific study of plantlife. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

External links

• Multilingual taxonomic information from the University of Melbourne
• Brassica rapa (TSN 23063). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 17 November 2006.

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