What is the plant called rape used for?
Rapeseed (Brassica napus), also known as Rape, Oilseed Rape, and Rapa, is used in the production of animal feed, vegetable oil for human consumption, and biodiesel.
What is the other name for the rape plant?
Rape, also called colpa, colsa, colerape, tori, and chou oleifere, is a cool-season annual plant similar to turnip and rutabaga. Rape originated in northern Europe and was cultivated in the Mediterranean area.
What crop is known as rape?
Overview. Rapeseed, (Brassica napus var. napus), is a winter or spring annual oil crop in the Brassica family. It is also known as rape and oilseed rape. Rapeseed is related to mustard, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and turnip.
What is the scientific name of rape vegetable?
AS A VEGETABLE IN ZAMBIA.
What is the yellow flowers in farmers fields?
The bright dandelion-yellow flowers of oilseed rape have been a familiar sight across farmland in spring across the country for years. But now experts say farmers are growing more than ever before.