Radish (Raphanus sativus 'Amethyst')

The Amethyst radish (Raphanus sativus ‘Amethyst’) is a cultivar of the common radish (Raphanus sativus). Therefore, its likely origin traces back to the origin of the common radish itself.

**The common radish (Raphanus sativus) is believed to have originated in Asia, likely in the Mediterranean region or China.**

While specific cultivars like ‘Amethyst’ are bred in various locations globally, the genetic foundation and the plant’s adaptation are rooted in the regions where the wild radish relatives have thrived. The Amethyst radish is a cultivar, so it doesn’t have its own distinct native region separate from the species.