Valerianella eriocarpa Italian corn salad (Valerianaceae)

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Valerianella eriocarpa
Italian corn salad
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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.

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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].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[2, 37, 52]. The leaves have a very mild flavour and a slightly mucilaginous texture, they make an excellent ingredient of mixed salads and can be eaten in quantity[K]. The leaves can be available all year round from successional sowings, and will only need protection in colder winters[K]. When grown in rich soils larger leaves are produced that can be used as a potherb[183].

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