Valerianella locusta Corn salad (Valerianaceae)

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Valerianella locusta
Corn salad
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The Valerianella locusta plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Valerianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Corn salad. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. olitoria.

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Latin Name:  Valerianella locusta
Common Name:  Corn salad
Family:  Valerianaceae
Author:  (L.)Betcke.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cultivated ground, waste places, hedgebanks, dunes etc, usually on dry soils[9, 17].

Cultivation Notes: A very easily grown plant, it prefers a fairly rich light soil[1, 37] though it tolerates most soils and wet or dry conditions[52]. 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. Often cultivated on a garden scale for its edible young leaves which, by successional sowing, can be available for most of the year although they will require protection in severe winters. There are several named varieties[183]. The plants do tend to run quickly to seed in the summer though. If allowed to flower, plants will often maintain themselves by self-sowing[K].

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