Daikon or mooli (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) is a mild-flavored winter radish usually characterized by fast-growing leaves and a long, white, root. Native to continental East Asia, daikon and its cultivars are now harvested and consumed globally. In some locations, daikon is left unharvested to loosen compacted soils and recover nutrients.
Names
thumb|left|Varieties of Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus from the [[Seikei Zusetsu agricultural encyclopedia, 1804]]
In culinary context, daikon () or is most common. Historical ties to South Asia give it the name mooli () in certain cultures. Other terms include white radish, winter radish, Oriental radish,