any valerianaceous plant of the genus Valerianella, esp the European species V. locusta, which often grows in cornfields and whose leaves are sometimes used in salads
Also called: lamb's lettuce
Examples of 'lamb's lettuce' in a sentence
lamb's lettuce
Garnish with the watercress or lamb's lettuce, then drizzle with the fig vinaigrette.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Sow corn salad (lamb's lettuce) to provide leaves through the winter months.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Arrange the lamb's lettuce over serving platter.
The Sun (2015)
Sow the seeds of lamb's lettuce (corn salad) in the vegetable garden.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
First on the menu is crabcakes with lamb's lettuce salad.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Top with the cooked burgers and a handful of lamb's lettuce leaves.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Scatter over the rocket or lamb's lettuce, leaving a well in the centre.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The pesticide is applied to the soil around plantations of mâche, or lamb's lettuce, which is heavily produced in the area.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Lamb's lettuce is a small-leaved winter alternative to lettuce, which will survive winter best under glass.