Raphanifolia Bittercress (Cardamine raphanifolia)

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

Cardamine raphanifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

We have no information on the edibility of this plant but the leaves are almost certainly edible. — We have no information on the edibility of this plant but the leaves are almost certainly edible.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp places and streamsides in mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)