Danish Scurvy Grass
Herb latin name: Danish Scurvy Grass,Danish Scurvy Grass Extract
Latin name: Cochlearia danica
Family: Cruciferae
Medicinal use of Danish Scurvy Grass: The leaves are arich source of vitamin C and are used as an antiscorbutic.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy and rocky shores, walls and banks by the sea and along railway lines, avoiding acid soils.
Edible parts of Danish Scurvy Grass: Leaves - raw or cooked. Used as a flavouring in salads, it is considered to be superior to C. officinalis. The leaves are rich in vitamin C, though very few people will actually enjoy the pungent flavour.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 15℃.
Cultivation of Danish Scurvy Grass: Sandy and rocky shores, walls and banks by the sea and along railway lines, avoiding acid soils.
Known hazards of Cochlearia danica: None known
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