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Cochlearia

Cochlearia

9.9
A coastal plant with leaves rich in vitamin C that sailors carried to stop scurvy
  • noun
  • /ˌkoʊkliˈɛəriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cochlearia
  • The leaves of Cochlearia were once carried by sailors to prevent scurvy during long sea voyages.

Examples

  • The Cochlearia plant is known for its high vitamin C content.

  • Cochlearia thrives along coastal areas where the salty environment suits its growth.

  • Botanists studied the medicinal properties of Cochlearia in treating nutritional deficiencies.

  • Many coastal regions are home to Cochlearia species.

  • The leaves of Cochlearia were once carried by sailors to prevent scurvy during long sea voyages.

  • Botanists studied the medicinal properties of Cochlearia in treating nutritional deficiencies.

  • Cochlearia thrives along coastal areas where the salty environment suits its growth.

Synonyms

scurvy grass
vsCochlearia
  • Archaic
9.9

A small coastal plant with yellow flowers high in vitamin C

is the formal genus name for coastal plants used as a vitamin C source

Compounds

Cochlearia officinalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small coastal plant called scurvy-grass that contains vitamin C and helps prevent scurvy

Surface Forms

Cochlearia singular
Cochlearias plural

Etymology

The word Cochlearia comes from the Latin root cochlear, which means 'spoon', because the plant's round leaves look like little spoons. Sailors once carried these coastal plants, called scurvy-grass, for their vitamin C, so the name now points to a seaside plant used to help prevent scurvy.