Nipponica Bittercress (Cardamine nipponica)

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

Cardamine nipponica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

One report says that the plant is edible but gives no more details. It is probably the leaves that are referred to, though it could also be the root. — One report says that the plant is edible but gives no more details.; It is probably the leaves that are referred to, though it could also be the root.

Habitat & North American Range

Alpine slopes in central and northern Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)