The radish is an edible root vegetable of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that was domesticated in Asia prior to Roman times.
Radish
Section through red globe radishes
Newly germinated radishes at 10 days old
Growing radish plants
Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans as food. In agricultural and culinary terminology, the term applies to true roots such as taproots and tuberous roots as well as non-roots such as bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and stem tubers.
Carrot roots in various shapes and colors
Taro corms
Ginger rhizomes
Yam tubers