Cochlearia officinalis Scurvy grass (Cruciferae)

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Cochlearia officinalis
Scurvy grass
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The Cochlearia officinalis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Scurvy grass.

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Latin Name:  Cochlearia officinalis
Common Name:  Scurvy grass
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sea cliffs and coastal marshes[9, 12], it can also be found inland near salt mines or saline springs[9].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw[2, 5, 9, 12, 55]. An acrid tarry flavour, it can be added in small quantities to salads for its high content of vitamin C[1, 66, 183]. Pleasantly sharp[17, 172]. Rather less than pleasant to most tastes, though there are occasional people who like it[K].

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