Yezoensis Bittercress (Cardamine yezoensis)

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

Cardamine yezoensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). 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, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. A hot peppery flavour. Root - raw or cooked. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A hot peppery flavour.; Root - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist shady places all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)