Corn salad

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Corn salad

Corn salad (Valerianella locusta), also known as lamb's lettuce, mâche, field salad, rapunzel, or fetticus, is a small dicot annual plant of the Caprifoliaceae family. The plant is native to Europe, but has been naturalized in other parts of the world.

Pronunciation

  • UK: /kɔːn ˈsæləd/
  • US: /kɔrn ˈsæləd/

Etymology

The term "corn salad" is derived from the word "corn", in the sense of "grain", referring to the plant's small, grain-like seeds, and "salad", from the Latin "salata", meaning "salted", referring to the plant's use in salads.

Description

Corn salad is a low-growing plant with small, spoon-shaped, dark green leaves. It is often used in salads and has a mild, slightly sweet flavor. The plant is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.

Cultivation

Corn salad is a cool-season crop that prefers well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It can be sown in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest. The plant is frost-tolerant and can be harvested throughout the winter in milder climates.

Related Terms

  • Lamb's lettuce: Another common name for corn salad, derived from the plant's popularity as a feed for lambs.
  • Mâche: The French name for corn salad.
  • Field salad: A term used in some regions to refer to corn salad.
  • Rapunzel: A term used in Germany for corn salad, derived from a fairy tale in which the plant plays a key role.
  • Fetticus: A term used in some regions to refer to corn salad.

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