Are Brassica Rapa and Raphanus Sativus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Brassicaceae.

Can you substitute Brassica Rapa for Raphanus Sativus?

They share the Brassicaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

Compare · per-herb profile

Brassica Rapa vs Raphanus Sativus

Brassica rapa · Raphanus sativus

Brassica Rapa

Brassica rapa

T Traditional Use

Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Brassica
Primary use: medicinal

Brassica rapa is an annual to biennial plant species native to Eurasia that is from the Brassicaceae family. The B. rapa subspecies oleifera is an oilseed commonly known as turnip rape, field mustard, bird's rape, and keblock.

Raphanus Sativus

Raphanus sativus

T Traditional Use

Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Raphanus
Primary use: medicinal

The radish is a flowering plant in the mustard family, Brassicaceae. Its large taproot is commonly used as a root vegetable, although the entire plant is edible and its leaves are sometimes used as a leaf vegetable. Originally domesticated in Asia, radishes are now grown and cons…

At a glance

· Both in Brassicaceae, but different genera (Brassica vs Raphanus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Brassica Rapa: T; Raphanus Sativus: T.