SCURVY GRASS 
Scurvy Grass (Cochkaria officinalis') 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 
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SCURVY GRASS 
iOne-tenth natural size) 
