spoonflower
/ˈspuːnˌflaʊər/
noun
- A plant of the genus Cochlearia, especially Cochlearia officinalis, also called scurvy grass, with spoon-shaped leaves.
- In medieval times, sailors ate spoonflower to stay healthy on long voyages.
- Spoonflower grows wild along the coast and was once used to prevent scurvy.
- The forager identified spoonflower by its rounded, spoon-like leaves.