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Pringlea antiscorbutica

a member of the Pringlea genus in the family Brassicaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Leaves - raw or cooked[5][10][12][2]. The root can be used as a horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) substitute[5]. Horseradish is used as follows:- The grated root is used to make the condiment 'Horseradish sauce'[5][13][3][4][7][8][9][11], this has a hot mustard-like flavour[1]. The sauce is best used uncooked or gently warmed, heating it will destroy the volatile oils that are responsible for its pungency[6].

Product or use
Condiment
Plant part
Leaves

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The leaves are antiscorbutic[10].

Product or use
Antiscorbutic

Environment

Range
Antarctic regions.
Habitat
Not known
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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Not known

References

  1. Polunin. O. Flowers of Europe - A Field Guide. Oxford University Press 1969-00-00 ISBN 0192176218

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

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  3. Triska. Dr. Hamlyn Encyclopaedia of Plants. Hamlyn 1975-00-00 ISBN 0-600-33545-3

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  4. Holtom. J. and Hylton. W. Complete Guide to Herbs. Rodale Press 1979-00-00 ISBN 0-87857-262-7

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

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  6. Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995-00-00 ISBN 0-7513-020-31

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  7. Vilmorin. A. The Vegetable Garden. Ten Speed Press ISBN 0-89815-041-8

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  8. Organ. J. Rare Vegetables for Garden and Table. Faber 1960-00-00

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  9. Harrison. S. Wallis. M. Masefield. G. The Oxford Book of Food Plants. Oxford University Press 1975-00-00

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  10. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

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  11. Larkcom. J. Salads all the Year Round. Hamlyn 1980-00-00

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  12. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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  13. Launert. E. Edible and Medicinal Plants. Hamlyn 1981-00-00 ISBN 0-600-37216-2

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