
Lamb's Lettuce
Valerianella locusta
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Valerianella locusta
Familie
Caprifoliaceae
Herkunft
Europe
Typ
Annual
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Mild, nutty, slightly tangy
- Fresh salads
- Mixed green salads
- Garnish for dishes
- Smoothies
- Can be lightly wilted
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
Draußen säen
Ernte
Gesundheitsvorteile
- High in iron and vitamin C
- Contains omega-3 fatty acids (rare for greens)
- Good source of beta-carotene
- Mild sedative properties from valerian family
- Very low calorie