genus cochlearia

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a genus of the family Cruciferae

[Jason Yan]

Genus Cochlearia is a group of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. The name Cochlearia is derived from Latin cochlearis meaning spoon-like, referring to the shape of its leaves. This genus comprises approximately 30 species, including Cochlearia officinalis or common scurvygrass. These plants are predominantly found in coastal locations and mountainous regions in the Northern Hemisphere. They were historically used to prevent scurvy because of their high vitamin C content.