a herb of the mustard family, Cochlearia officinalis, common in northern regions and formerly used in treating scurvy.
- 1743  (1949)  Scurvy Grass has been found at this place Lately, growing by the Sea shore amongst the Rocks.
- 1811  (1947)  A sallad of scurvy grass was made for supper.
- 1960  They found sorrell and scurvy-grass in great abundance.