Plant Details

Cardamine flexuosa

Wavy bittercress

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General Information

Scientific name: Cardamine flexuosa
Also known as: Wavy bittercress

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.50 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
None

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked and have a spicy flavor, similar to watercress. They are a nice addition to salads and are usually available all year round. The root can also be eaten both raw and cooked.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/09