Rapeseed

Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Brassica napus
Family
Brassicaceae
Distinguishing Characters
i) Each elongated round pod has a short beak and contains many seeds.
ii) Seeds are small, round and yellow in colour.
Photo of Seed
Description

i) Rapeseed is an herbaceous annual or biennial member of family Brassicaceae primarily grown for the oil which can be extracted from its seeds.

ii) It is third largest source of vegetable oil in the world.