Narrowleaf bittercress (Cardamine impatiens)

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

Cardamine impatiens is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked. Used as a vegetable. — Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked.; Used as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Very local in shady woods, especially ash, and on moist limestone rocks and cliffs, especially in the west. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)