Cardamine lyrata

Physical Characteristics

Cardamine lyrata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to June, 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 - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia.

Habitats

Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[105, 177]. Root - raw or cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known