- ≡ Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. maritimus (Sm.) Thell.
Perennial, rarely biennial; taproot stout to swollen. Rosette lvs with terminal leaflet narrower than rest of lf, and 4–8 pairs of close-set lateral leaflets; distal leaflets much > proximal. Petals yellow or white, rarely pink or purple or brownish, 15–20 mm long. Silique (1)–2–6-seeded, not breaking readily into segments, (10)–20–40–(60) × (4)–6–8 mm; constrictions short, often deep; segments spherical or wider than long, weakly to strongly ribbed; final segment abruptly narrowed to apex; apex tapering, 1–2–(3)× length of final segment. Seed c. 3 mm long.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4. as Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. maritimus (Sm.) Thell.]
Flowering: (Oct.)–Dec.–Mar.–(Apr.); Fruiting: (Oct.)–Dec.–Mar.–(Apr.)