Meaning of the word "Raphanus sativus" in English

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Raphanus sativus

US /ˈræfənəs səˈtaɪvəs/
UK /ˈræfənəs səˈtaɪvəs/

Noun

the scientific name for the common radish, a root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family, typically eaten raw in salads

Example:
The botanical name for radish is Raphanus sativus.
Cultivating Raphanus sativus requires well-drained soil and full sun.