Valerianella chenopodifolia
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Basic Information
Family: Valerianaceae
Genus: valerianella
Plant ID (slug): valerianella-chenopodifolia
Numeric ID: 22327
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Valerianella chenopodifolia is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Eastern N. America - southwards from New Jersey and Kansas.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Valerianella chenopodifolia
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