Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early spring. Form: Spreading or horizontal.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The leaves are used as a garnish in much the same way as watercress. They are also sometimes used as a potherb. — The leaves are used as a garnish in much the same way as watercress.; They are also sometimes used as a potherb.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain rocks and dry sites. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)