Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
polonica
ID:
614493

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Fröhl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Posl. Polsk. Pl. Polon. Exsicc. II, 3: 11 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613825

Common Names

  • Polish scurvy-grass
  • Polish Cochlearia
  • Cochlearia

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Description

Cochlearia polonica (also called Polish Scurvygrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Poland. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cochlearia polonica 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 polonica 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 polonica is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cochlearia polonica

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

Cochlearia polonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cochlearia polonica?

Cochlearia polonica

What is the common name of Cochlearia polonica?

Polish Cochlearia

What is the natural habitat of Cochlearia polonica?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Anton Fröhlich (1882-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fröhl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281477-1: Based on the initial data import