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Armoracia macrocarpa

Waldst. & Kit.

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Description

A herb in the cabbage family with an edible root that resembles horseradish, found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The root is used as a horseradish substitute in soups and as a spice for pickles.

Traditional Uses

The root is used as a horseradish. It is used in soups. It is a spice for pickles.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Hungary, Romania,

Synonyms

Cochlearia crassifolia Willd. ex DC.Cochlearia macrocarpa Waldst. & Kit.Cochlearia pseudoairmoracia Czern. ex Trautv.

Also Known As

Torma

References (2)

  • Denes, A., et al, 2012, Wild plants used for food by Hungarian ethnic groups living in the Carpathian Basin. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 81 (4): 381-396
  • Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 207 (As Cochlearia macrocarpa)

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