Kitaibelii Bittercress (Cardamine kitaibelii)

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

Cardamine kitaibelii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to May. 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, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild cabbage flavour with a hint of cress. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A mild cabbage flavour with a hint of cress.; A mild cabbage flavour with a hint of cress.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)