Plant Details

Cochlearia officinalis

Scurvy Grass, Spoonwort

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General Information

Scientific name: Cochlearia officinalis
Also known as: Scurvy Grass, Spoonwort

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Bee forage

Description

Leaves can be eaten raw. They have a delicate and slightly bitter taste that can be added in small amounts to salads due to their high vitamin C content. The flavor is pleasantly sharp and may be less appealing to most people, although there are occasionally those who do enjoy it.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/06