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Cochlearia anglica

Long Leaved Scurvy Grass

a biennial or perennial member of the Cochlearia genus in the family Brassicaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
biennial, perennial
Height
0.3 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Bees, Flies, Beetles, Self
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Bees, Flies, Beetles, Self

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves and flower heads - raw. Bitter[K]. Used as a flavouring in salads[5]. The leaves are very rich in vitamin C, though very few people will actually enjoy the pungent flavour[K]. Used as a spice[1][4] (the part used is not specified).

Product or use
Condiment
Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
Atlantic and North Sea coasts of Europe, including Britain.
Habitat
Muddy shores and estuaries[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
high
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerances
high wind, maritime exposure
Wind
Yes
Maritime
Yes
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant
Salinity
tolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 15°c[2].

Cultivation

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Prefers a cool shady position. Grows well on acid or calcareous soils but it avoids shady positions in the wild. Prefers a sandy or gritty well-drained soil[6]. Hybridizes with C. officinalis[3].

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. 1990-00-00

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  3. Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962-00-00

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  4. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  5. Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-9628087-0-9

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  6. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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