corn salad

corn salad
any of several plants of the genus Valerianella, of the valerian family, esp. V. locusta (or V. olitoria), having small light blue flowers and tender, narrow leaves eaten in salads. Also called lamb's lettuce, mache.
[1590-1600]

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plant
also called  lamb's lettuce 

      (species Valerianella locusta), weedy plant of the family Valerianaceae, native to southern Europe but widespread in grainfields in Europe and North America. It has been used locally as a salad green and as an herb.

      Italian corn salad, V. eriocarpa, thrives in warmer areas. Both plants are hardier than regular lettuce.

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