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Cochlearia macrocarpa

a member of the Cochlearia genus in the family Brassicaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Fertility
self fertile
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Bees, Flies, Beetles, Self

Uses

Edible uses

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The root is a condiment[1]. It is used like horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)[3] and is said to be less acrid[4].

Product or use
Condiment

Environment

Range
C. Europe.
Habitat
Not known
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

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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We have virtually no information on this species or its hardiness in Britain and do not even know if it is a perennial or annual. There is no record of it in 'Flora Europaea'. It is likely to succeed in an acid or calcareous sandy or gritty well-drained soils in a sunny position.

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

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  4. Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications 1972-00-00 ISBN 0-486-20459-6

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