Armoracia rusticana: Country Or Region Of Origin
S. Ukraine to European Russia
Plant Profile: Armoracia rusticana
Taxonomy: Armoracia rusticanaNames
Horseradish, Red Cole
Phonetic Spelling:ar-mor-AY-see-ah roo-stih-KAH-nah
Genus:Armoracia
Species:rusticana
Family:Brassicaceae
This plant is a herbaceous perennial characterized by a robust taproot. It can also be cultivated as an annual vegetable, primarily for its succulent roots, which are harvested and grated to create relishes and sauces.
Its vigorous growth enables it to outcompete surrounding vegetation, including weeds, especially if not harvested in the fall. If the roots are left in the soil instead of being collected, they will continue to thrive during the off-season.
Propagation occurs annually by extracting the roots and storing them for replanting the next year.
Due to its deep taproot, this plant can be challenging to eradicate when faced with pests, diseases, or other issues.
Armoracia rusticana Feature Summary
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Armoracia rusticana Feature Summary
Attributes
S. Ukraine to European Russia
Edible parts: roots, used as a condiment, but only in small amounts (do not eat large amounts of the roots as eating large amounts may result in poisonous symptoms); leaves, as expand in the spring, may be boiled in salted water until tender, then eaten with butter or margarine
Perennial
Root Cutting
Flowers
Flowers are small, white, and 4-parted.
White
Panicle
Leaves
Leaves are alternate, simple, and the margin is toothed.
Simple
Alternate
Serrate
Fragrant
Poisonous to Humans
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. (Poisonous through ingestion of more than small amount of ground root; Poisonous parts are roots). Symptoms may include: Profuse sweating, irritation of the stomach and intestines, loss of strength, disorientation.
Glucosinolates
Medium
Roots
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Annual
Herbaceous Perennial
Poisonous
Houseplant
Herb
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Good Drainage
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
High Organic Matter
Stem
Landscape
Houseplants
Poisonous to Humans
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Armoracia rusticana Attributes
Armoracia rusticana: Edibility
Edible parts: roots, used as a condiment, but only in small amounts (do not eat large amounts of the roots as eating large amounts may result in poisonous symptoms); leaves, as expand in the spring, may be boiled in salted water until tender, then eaten with butter or margarine
Armoracia rusticana: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Armoracia rusticana: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Armoracia rusticana Flowers
Armoracia rusticana: Flower Description
Flowers are small, white, and 4-parted.
Armoracia rusticana: Flower Color
White
Armoracia rusticana: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Armoracia rusticana Leaves
Armoracia rusticana: Leaf Description
Leaves are alternate, simple, and the margin is toothed.
Armoracia rusticana: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Armoracia rusticana: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Armoracia rusticana: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Armoracia rusticana: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Armoracia rusticana: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Armoracia rusticana Poisonous to Humans
Armoracia rusticana: Poison Symptoms
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. (Poisonous through ingestion of more than small amount of ground root; Poisonous parts are roots). Symptoms may include: Profuse sweating, irritation of the stomach and intestines, loss of strength, disorientation.
Armoracia rusticana: Poison Toxic Principle
Glucosinolates
Armoracia rusticana: Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Armoracia rusticana: Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Armoracia rusticana: Poison Part
Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems
Armoracia rusticana Whole Plant Traits
Armoracia rusticana: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Armoracia rusticana: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Armoracia rusticana Cultural Conditions
Armoracia rusticana: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Armoracia rusticana: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Armoracia rusticana: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Armoracia rusticana: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Armoracia rusticana: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Armoracia rusticana Stem
Armoracia rusticana: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Armoracia rusticana Landscape
Armoracia rusticana: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Armoracia rusticana: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
