Corn salad
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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Corn salad
- Wikipedia's article - Corn salad
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