Pink plectritis, Oregon corn salad
Valeriana samolifolia
Family: Caprifoliaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 28 cm tall. The leaves are oblong.
Also put in the family Valerianaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 500-1,000 m above sea level. In California it grows in partly shady places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The small basal leaves are eaten in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Plectritis congesta (Lindl.) DC.;