In The Garden: Tastes Like Sweet Corn

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by dragonwolf125, Jun 27, 2011.

  1. dragonwolf125

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    A plant came up in my herb garden but I cant figure out what it is the leaves tastes like sweet corn. it grows outwards not up. I can provide a picture if need be.
     
  2. thanrose

    thanrose Active Member 10 Years

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    Check out pics of Valerianella locusta, which is often sold in herb and spring greens variety seed packs.
     
  3. Douglas Justice

    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    Known as "corn salad" or lamb's lettuce in Britain, "mâche douchette" in France, "mache" the western U.S.
     

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