Pendulous Rockcress (Arabis pendula)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Arabis pendula is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). It is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and thickets in mountains, central and northern Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)