Common Scurvygrass
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 5th April 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
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Taken at Ardmore Point on 22nd April 2021 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Barns Ness on 29th April 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Stevenston on 22nd May 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Common Scurvygrass.
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Habit: 		Cochlearia officinalis.
Brassicales.
Brassicaceae.
Biennial/Perennial
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 Coastal regions, on cliff-tops and salt marshes
Up to 0.3 m.
May - August.
July - September.
The flowers are hermaphrodite and are pollinated by Bees, flies, and beetles. The plant acquired its common name from the observation that it cured scurvy, and it was taken on board ships in dried bundles or distilled extracts. It's very bitter taste was usually disguised with herbs and spices.