Cardamine fauriei

Physical Characteristics

Cardamine fauriei 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 May 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - N. Japan.

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Leaves - raw[105, 177]. Added to salads. A hot, watercress flavour. Root[105, 177]. No further details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known