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Cochlearia officinalis
Scurvy grass is a small, leafy plant that grows near the sea. It has bright green leaves and tiny white flowers, making it a cheerful sight in coastal areas.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The Scurvy grass is a small plant with shiny, fleshy, heart-shaped or kidney-shaped basal leaves. It produces upright stems topped with clusters of tiny, four-petaled white flowers. Its humble appearance is distinctive in its often harsh coastal habitats.
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Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Despite its name, this resilient plant is a relative of the common cabbage and broccoli!
It can often be found growing in surprising spots, like cracks in sidewalks near the sea!
Its zesty leaves were a vital food source for explorers on long, arduous sea voyages!
The tiny, round seed pods look like mini green balloons before they burst open!
Scurvy grass has exceptionally high Vitamin C content, making it a crucial source of this nutrient for survival.
Scurvy grass can grow directly in salty soils and coastal areas, thriving where most plants cannot.
Scurvy grass grows quickly, allowing early sailors to easily harvest fresh, essential nutrients on long voyages.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
Bombus terrestris
helps spread pollen among plants
Pieris rapae
caterpillars feed on its leaves
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or tasting any plants.
5-30 cm
10-25 cm
0.3-0.6 cm
Spring to Summer
Yes
None
Biennial
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