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Valerianella

Valerianella

9.9
A small plant grown for its leaves like corn salad
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : valerianela
  • Valerianella is often cultivated in Europe as a salad green known as corn salad.

Examples

  • I enjoy adding Valerianella to my salads.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Valerianella growing in the wild fields.

  • Some gardeners prefer Valerianella because it matures quickly and resists frost.

  • Have you ever tried Valerianella as a garnish?

  • Valerianella is often cultivated in Europe as a salad green known as corn salad.

  • Some gardeners prefer Valerianella because it matures quickly and resists frost.

  • I enjoy adding Valerianella to my salads.

Compounds

Valerianella locusta
  • Specialized
8.8

A small leafy plant with mild leaves eaten raw in salads

Valerianella olitoria
  • Specialized
9.9

A small annual plant often grown for its tender salad leaves

Surface Forms

Valerianella singular
Valerianellas plural

Etymology

Valerianella is like 'little Valerian': the ending -ella means 'small' and the main part comes from Latin valere 'to be strong' or 'be well'. Because Valeriana was a herb used for health, the name links this little plant to a helpful herb and helps you remember that Valerianella is a small, edible salad green.