Cochlearia officinalis L.
Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
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Common Scurvygrass
Scurvy-grass species were used in earlier days on board ships as a source of Vitamin C, particularly for preventing scurvy. In the Netherlands, long-leaved scurvy-grass, also known as English scurvy-grass, is found almost exclusively along the Wadden Sea coast. For unknown reasons, the plant is has disappeared from the delta region. This plant grows on marshes, particularly on muddy ridges with lo... © Copyright Ecomare (licence)
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- Parent Taxon
- Cochlearia
- Global Pollen Project UUID
- a6357036-b5d2-417e-9cad-ff6025aff642
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility