SCURVY GRASS 



SCURVY GRASS (Cochkaria officlnalis) is a hardy annual, 

 a native of this country, being found growing on the 

 sea shores often among sand and stones, or on shallow 

 rocks with por- 

 tions of sand 

 and earth to 

 root into. 

 Many years 

 ago this plant 

 was a much 

 greater favour- 

 ite in kitchen 

 gardens than 

 at the present 

 day, and as 

 regards its 

 value as a 

 vegetable it is 

 of course in- 

 ferior to many 

 others. But 

 it should not 

 altogether be 

 lost sight of, 



as for many years it was considered a valuable 

 addition to salads, and in a fresh state it possesses 

 valuable medicinal properties as it is stimulant, diuretic, 

 and a powerful antiscorbutic, and for these qualities it is 

 a valuable salad plant and readily grown. It is not a large 



93 



SCURVY GRASS 

 {One-tenth natural size) 



