Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
scotica
ID:
614524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 8: 867 (1928 publ. 1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613856



Common Names

  • Scottish scurvy-grass
  • Scottish Cochlearia
  • Cochlearia


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Synonyms

  • Cochlearia officinalis scotica (Druce) P.S.Wyse Jacks. [unknown]

Description

Cochlearia scotica (also called Scottish scurvygrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small white flowers and spoon-shaped leaves. It is found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and rocky shores.

Uses & Benefits

Cochlearia scotica is used as a flavoring in salads and sauces, and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory problems, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochlearia scotica has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochlearia scotica is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Once established, it is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Cochlearia scotica

Cochlearia scotica is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Cochlearia scotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cochlearia scotica?

Cochlearia scotica

What is the common name of Cochlearia scotica?

Scotch scurvygrass

What is the habitat of Cochlearia scotica?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and rocky seashores

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References