Schinziana Bittercress (Cardamine schinziana)

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

Cardamine schinziana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leafy stems - raw or cooked. A hot peppery flavour. — Leafy stems - raw or cooked.; A hot peppery flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet places in N. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)