Brassica rapa

• Common Names
  Rape, Turnip
• Synonyms
  Brassica campestris, Brassica campestris var. rapa, Brassica campestris ssp. rapifera, Brassica rapa var. campestris, Brassica rapa ssp. olifera, Brassica rapa ssp. rapifera, Brassica rapa ssp. sylvestris, Caulanthus sulfureus
• Family
  Brassicaceae
• Conclusions by Zone

  Central, North

  High Invasion Risk

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  Species evaluated with the Predictive Tool:
  Predicted to be invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years.
  In particular cases, this species may be considered for use under specific management practices that have been approved by the IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group. 

  Assessment Status: Complete

  South

  Moderate Risk/Evaluate

  This species was evaluated with the Predictive Tool and received an intermediate score (1-6).  The Secondary Screening was implemented, but not enough information was available to reach a conclusion.

  Evaluate species with the Predictive Tool.

  Assessment Status: Complete

• Growth Habit
  Forb/Herb
• Origin
  Unknown
• Tool Used
  Predictive Tool
• Predictive Tool Score
  7
• Assessment Dates
  2006, 2014, 2026
• Counties
  Alachua, Broward, Calhoun, Collier, Escambia, Hernando, Jackson, Lee, Leon, Miami-Dade, Monroe Keys, Orange, Palm Beach, Polk, Santa Rosa
• Detailed Data
  • brassica_rapa.pdf
  • climate_suitability.pdf
  • brassica_rapa_wra_2026_copy.xlsx
• Links
  • USDA Plants Database
  • EDDMapS
  • Atlas of Florida's Vascular Plants