Beaked Cornsalad

Valerianella radiata

Physical Characteristics

Valerianella radiata 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 dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - southwards from New Jersey and Kansas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw. Root[101]. No more details are given but the root is unlikely to be of any size[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known