Cochlearia scotica
a biennial or perennial member of the Cochlearia genus in the family Brassicaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Cochlearia
- 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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Used as a spice[1]. No further details are given.
- Product or use
- Condiment
Environment
- Range
- Endemic to Britain.
- Habitat
- Maritime areas on the Isle of Man, N. Scotland, Orkneys, Hebrides and Shetland islands[3].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- no shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Drainage
- well drained
- 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 on acid or calcareous soils but avoids shady positions. Prefers a sandy or gritty well-drained soil[4].
References
Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00
Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. 1990-00-00
Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962-00-00
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5