Plant
- Biennial, grown as an annual
- 1-2' tall
Leaf
- Rosette formed close to soil
- Broadly ovate to nearly triangular
- Prominent midvein
- Lobed edges
- Edible as greens when young
Root
- Swollen, rounded tap root 2-6" in diameter
- White with purple or red top section
- Flesh is white
- Some "baby" types red-, orange-, yellow-, or white-fleshed
- Edible
