Yellow Marsh Cress (Rorippa palustris)

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

Rorippa palustris is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The young leaves, stems and young seedlings can be eaten raw in salads or cooked. A good watercress substitute. — The young leaves, stems and young seedlings can be eaten raw in salads or cooked.; A good watercress substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist places, especially where water stands only in the winter. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)