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    Mache facts

    Mache which is also called Lamb’s lettuce is a tender, nutty, green salad which is great on its own and mixed with other greens as well. Though Mache is added raw in salads, it can also be lightly cooked. Mache is an easy to raise and great alternative for lettuce. It is best in temperate areas.  This vegetable possesses succulent leaves which are considered as a staple ingredient for the winter salads. They are also cooked like a spinach.

    Name Mache
    Scientific Name Valerianella locusta
    Native Temperate zones of Europe
    Common/English Name European corn salad, Fetticus, Lamb’s lettuce, Corn salad, Feldsalat, Common corn salad, Field salad, Nut lettuce, Italian corn salad, Rapunzel, Field lettuce
    Name in Other Languages Spanish: hierba de los canonigos;
    French: doucette;
    Portuguese: alface-de-cordeiro;
    Italy: dolcetta;
    Japan: nojisha;
    Netherlands: veldsla;
    Sweden: vaarsallat;
    Basque: Ardi mihi;
    Valencian, Catalan: Herba dels canonges
    Chinese: Gao Ju Xie Cao;
    Croatian: Matovilac;
    Czech: Kozlíček polní;
    Danish: Tandfri Vårsalat;
    Dutch: Gewone veldsla;
    Estonian: Põldkännak;
    Finnish: Rantavuonankaali;
    German: Ackersalat;
    Greek: Maroulaki;
    Hindi: Mushakwali;
    Ido: Valerianelo;
    Latvian: salatu baldrinš;
    Norwegian: Vårsalat;
    Polish: Roszponka Warzywna;
    Russian: Polevoj Salad;
    Slovenian: navadni motovilec;
    Spanish: Canònigo;
    Swedish: Vårklynne;
    Upper Sorbian: Prawa rjaponka;
    Walloon: Doûcete;
    West Flemish: Kôornsaloa
    Plant Growth Habit Small, annual, rosette shaped bunches
    Growing Climate Mild
    Soil Dry or moist
    Plant Size Height: 15 and 30 cm
    Lifespan Annual
    Leaf shape and size Spoon shaped-round;  Length: 6 inches
    Leaf color Dark green
    Leaf taste Distinct, sweet and nuttiness
    Flowering Season May or June
    Flower Bluish-white, five petals, funnel shaped; Length and width: 1.5-2 mm (0.06-0.08 inches)
    Fruit shape & size Round, flattened achene
    Fruit color Yellow
    Flavor Nutty
    Major Nutrition Vitamin A, RAE 199 µg (28.43%)
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 21.4 mg (23.78%)
    Iron, Fe 1.22 mg (15.25%)
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.153 mg (11.77%)
    Manganese, Mn 0.201 mg (8.74%)
    Copper, Cu 0.075 mg (8.33%)
    Potassium, K 257 mg (5.47%)
    Phosphorus, P 30 mg (4.29%)
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.049 mg (3.77%)
    Tryptophan 0.015 g (3.41%)
    Health Benefits
    • Vision
    • Enhance immunity
    • Treats hypertension
    • Skin health
    • Pregnancy
    • Formation of hemoglobin
    • Metabolism
    • Brain health
    • Treat osteoporosis
    • Cures diabetes
    Calories in 1 cup (56 gm) 12 Kcal.
    Traditional uses The root is used to make a homoeopathic medicinal tincture.

     

    References:

    http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/corsa104.html

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