Cochlearia
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| Genus: | Cochlearia |
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About 25 species, see text | |
Scurvy-grass (Cochlearia sp.) is a plant in the crucifer family Brassicaceae, named for its particularly high content of vitamin C, which prevents scurvy. It has a low, trailing/climbing habit, and the leaves are edible raw, with a spicy mustard-like flavor.
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