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Oilseed rape

Oilseed rape

The word "rape" as applied to oilseed crops is derived from the Latin word rapum that means turnip. Today turnip rapes and the similar but more common swede rapes are grown for their oil and are widely recognised by their bright yellow flowers that can be seen from late april onwards.

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Uploaded on April 26, 2014
Taken on April 26, 2014