Cochlearia danica L.

Danish Scurvy Grass

Danish scurvy-grass is a salt-tolerant marsh plant, also found in the dunes and on dikes. It has a preference for sandy ground, while its closest family member, long-leaved scurvy grass, prefers silty soil. However, they grow in overlapping habitats. The pinkish color and smaller flowers make it easier to distinguish from long-leaved scurvy grass. In earlier days, the scurvy-grass species were use... © Copyright Ecomare (licence)