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English Scurvygrass - Cochlearia anglica

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English Scurvygrass English Scurvygrass - Cochlearia anglica dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 11:42 a.m. 16 Apr 2021, 4:29 p.m.
English Scurvygrass English Scurvygrass - Cochlearia anglica dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 11:42 a.m. 16 Apr 2021, 4:29 p.m.
English Scurvygrass English Scurvygrass - Cochlearia anglica dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 11:56 a.m. 16 Apr 2021, 4:38 p.m.
English Scurvygrass English Scurvygrass - Cochlearia anglica dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 11:56 a.m. 16 Apr 2021, 4:38 p.m.
English Scurvygrass English Scurvygrass - Cochlearia anglica dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 11:56 a.m. 16 Apr 2021, 4:38 p.m.
English Scurvygrass English Scurvygrass - Cochlearia anglica dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 12:03 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 4:44 p.m.

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Species Description

Widespread along the coasts of England, Wales, Ireland and parts of Scotland. Habitat includes: Estuaries / tidal rivers (near - high water mark), saltmarshes (soft, silty substrates, firmer areas of mud, sea-walls, mudflats etc. Biennial / Perennial. Other names include: Long-leaved Scurvygrass. Flowers: April to July. Full of Vitamin C and was used by sailors to help prevent scurvy. Height: Up to 40 cm.