Cardamine heptaphylla

Physical Characteristics

Cardamine heptaphylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from April to May. 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

Western and Central Europe.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[K]. A fairly acceptable cabbage-like flavour with a hint of radish and not very hot when eaten raw, it will probably be somewhat nicer when cooked[K]. Flowers - raw[K]. A cabbage-like flavour with a hint of radish and not very hot when eaten raw, the taste is somewhat nicer than the leaves[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known