Valerianella eriocarpa Italian corn salad (Valerianaceae)

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Valerianella eriocarpa
Italian corn salad
(1 Page of 5)

The Valerianella eriocarpa plant species is found in C. and S. Europe. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Valerianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Italian corn salad.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Valerianella eriocarpa
Common Name:  Italian corn salad
Family:  Valerianaceae
Author:  Desv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Old walls and banks in Britain[17].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it prefers a fairly rich light soil[1]. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade in summer[K]. This shade, plus an adequate supply of water, will slow down the plant's tendency to run to seed[200]. Late sowings will benefit from a sheltered sunny position and perhaps some protection in the winter. Occasionally cultivated for its edible leaves, there are some named varieties[183]. It is less hardy than common corn salad (Valerianella locusta), but does not run to seed so quickly in hot weather[183].

For further Valerianella eriocarpa gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future