Lyrata Bittercress (Cardamine lyrata)

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

Cardamine lyrata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to June, 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, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. Root - raw or cooked. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; Root - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet places and paddy fields in lowland and foothills, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)