Prorepens Bittercress (Cardamine prorepens)

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

Cardamine prorepens is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young plant - cooked. — Leaves and young plant - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Banks of streams and river beds. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)