Daikon
subspecies of plant
Daikon or mooli (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) is a mild-flavored winter radish usually characterized by fast-growing leaves and a long, white, napiform root. Native to continental East Asia, daikon and its cultivars are now harvested and consumed globally. In some locations, daikon is left unharvested to loosen compacted soils and recover nutrients.
Names
In culinary context, daikon (Japanese: 大根, lit. 'big root') or daikon radish is most common. Historical ties to South Asia give it the name mooli (Hindi: मूली, romanized: mūlī) in certain cultures. Other terms include white radish, winter radish, Oriental radish, and long white radish, while still other names can be used. Other synonyms usually vary by region or describe regional varieties of the vegetable. When it is necessary to distinguish the usual Japanese form from others, it is sometimes known as Japanese radish.
The vegetable's Chinese names are still uncommon in English.
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