Valerianella
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Valerianella is a genus of annual herbs belonging to the family Caprifoliaceae. These plants are native to the Old World but have naturalized in many regions, including North America.123
The genus is known for species like lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta) and Italian corn salad (Valerianella eriocarpa), which are cultivated for their undivided leaves. These leaves are used as salad greens and have a nutty, tangy flavor. Valerianella species are hardier than regular lettuce.12
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CaprifoliaceaeMajor genera and species…Valeriana (about 200 species) and Valerianella (80 species) are distributed in the Northern Hemisphere and in Andean South America. They are characterized by the rank odour of their stems and leaves when dried. Several species are important in traditional herbal medicine.
Read More…Valeriana (about 200 species) and Valerianella (80 species) are distributed in the Northern Hemisphere and in Andean South America. They are characterized by the rank odour of their stems and leaves when dried. Several species are important in traditional herbal medicine.
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Valerianoideae…Mediterranean species of the genus Valerianella, grown for their long undivided leaves that are used in salads and as pot herbs, are lamb’s lettuce (V. locusta) and Italian corn salad (V. eriocarpa). The genus has about 80 members, mostly Eurasian; a few are native or naturalized in North America.
Read More…Mediterranean species of the genus Valerianella, grown for their long undivided leaves that are used in salads and as pot herbs, are lamb’s lettuce (V. locusta) and Italian corn salad (V. eriocarpa). The genus has about 80 members, mostly Eurasian; a few are native or naturalized in North America.
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