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Armoracia rusticana

Common Name: Horseradish

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

Synonyms: Cochlearia armoracia.

Known Hazards: Large quantities of this plant can be poisonous due to its content of volatile oils.

Habitats: Arable land, waste ground and by streams, favouring slightly damp positions.

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