Long Leaved Scurvy Grass (Cochlearia anglica)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cochlearia anglica is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from April to July, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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

Habitat & North American Range

Muddy shores and estuaries. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)