Roadside bittercress

Cardamine debilis

Physical Characteristics

Cardamine debilis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

New Zealand.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw[173]. Added to salads. A hot cress-like flavour[173].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known