Trifolia Bittercress (Cardamine trifolia)

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

Cardamine trifolia is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to June, and the seeds ripen from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

We have no information on this species but the leaves are almost certainly edible either raw or cooked. — We have no information on this species but the leaves are almost certainly edible either raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist shady woods, especially on calcareous substrata. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)