Valerianella umbilicata

Navel cornsalad is an herbaceous succulent annual.[2] It has dichotomously branched leaves that are attached along the stem rather than attached at the base. The leaves are spatulate, or "spoon-like" and are attached directly to the stem without a petiole. [2] It be anywhere between 3-6 dm tall.The petals are either white or pink to red,[3] and range from 2-5 mm long. The pollen bearing organs project out strongly. They are rare and found in fields, roadsides, and waste places.[2]

Valerianella umbilicata is native to CAN N and L48 N (lower 48 states)[1] and has a known distribution that includes specimens from the central Piedmont to the southern Mountains. This species appears to be absent from the northern mountains and the Piedmont foothills.[4] V. umbilicata is rare and lives in damp and open environments. It thrives in disturbed areas such as damp meadows, bottomland openings, roadsides,[4] marshes, and fields.[3]

Human disturbances such as development, deforestation, and changes must be avoided by the Valerianella umbilicata species. This species has minimal comprehensive habitat information.[5]

There is no uses by wildlife for this species. There is no medical importance for this species either.[6] Corn salad is used as a vegetable so it has some economical importances.[7]

The global ranking on conservation status is G4-G5.[5][8] There is no US status,[5] however individual states have included a state rank. In Michigan, V. umbilicata is threatened (T) and legally protected by the state and holds a state rank of S2 - Imperiled.[5] North Carolina's state rank is SH - Endangered.[9] New Jersey's state rank is SH - Endangered.[1]