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Valerianella sp.

Photo by drP
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Field Notes

Description:

There are several similar species of Varianella common in central Virginia. This is one of them. Common in fields and roadsides.

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Valerianella

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
drP
Thanks for the info. I doubt I'd be able to recognize it without flowers, but if I do, I'll give it a try.
chesterbperry
You may be familiar with the European variety, V. locusta, commonly known as mâche or lamb's lettuce here in the states. It is often an ingredient in spring mixes. The leaves are part consumed, and is often the case with many plants, they are best collected before flowering.
drP
What parts do you eat? Can you eat it raw?

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