RAPHANUS HORTENSIS
\ɹˈafanəs hˈɔːtənsˌɪs], \ɹˈafanəs hˈɔːtənsˌɪs], \ɹ_ˈa_f_a_n_ə_s h_ˈɔː_t_ə_n_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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Ord. Cruciferae. Sex. Syst. Tetradynamia Siliquosa. The root of this plant is a common esculent. It has, also, been given as a diuretic in calculous affections. The juice, made into a syrup, is exhibited to relieve hoarseness. Radishes have long been celebrated as anti-scorbutics.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.