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Horseradish
(Armoracia lapathifolia)
Not a native plant. Horseradish comes from south-eastern Europe. It has become naturalized (gone wild).
It is a strong, long-lived plant. You can sometimes spot old abandoned gardens many, many years later because the horseradish is still there!
It can be propagated from root cuttings. It likes moisture.
History:
Horseradish has been used since ancient times for its medicinal qualities. The ancient Greeks called it Raphanos agrios, wild radish. They used it for many things, stimulant, laxative and antiseptic among them. It was also used for a cure for scurvy. It is a source of Vitamin C.
I have mentioned scurvy before on the Lamb's Quarters page.
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