Rapeseed
Rapeseed
Rapeseed (pronounced /ˈreɪpsiːd/), also known as rape, oilseed rape, and, in the case of one particular group of cultivars, canola, is a bright-yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family), cultivated mainly for its oil-rich seed. It is the third-largest source of vegetable oil and second-largest source of protein meal in the world.
Etymology
The term "rapeseed" comes from the Latin rapum meaning turnip. Turnips, rutabaga, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard, and many other vegetables are related to the two natural canola varieties commonly grown, which are cultivars of Brassica napus and Brassica rapa. The change in name serves to distinguish it from natural rapeseed oil, which has much higher erucic acid content.
Related Terms
- Brassicaceae: The family of plants to which rapeseed belongs.
- Canola: A cultivar of rapeseed that produces a lower-acid oil.
- Erucic acid: A monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, which is present in high amounts in traditional rapeseed oils.
- Brassica napus: A species of rapeseed that is commonly cultivated.
- Brassica rapa: Another species of rapeseed that is commonly cultivated.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rapeseed
- Wikipedia's article - Rapeseed
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