Plant
              
                - Biennial, grown as an annual
 
                - 1-2' tall
 
              
            
          
         
        
          
            
            
              Stem
              
                - Short, compressed stem close to soil
 
              
            
          
         
        
          
            
            
              Leaf
              
                - Broadly ovate, lobed
 
                - Prominent midvein
 
                - Edible as greens when young
 
              
            
          
         
        
          
            
            
              Root
              
                - Swollen tap root up to 6" in diameter 
 
                - White, yellow, purple, tan
 
                - Flesh is yellow or white
 
                - Edible