Cardamine nasturtioides
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: cardamine
Plant ID (slug): cardamine-nasturtioides
Numeric ID: 24823
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Cardamine nasturtioides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from April 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 soil.
Distribution
S. America - Chile.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw[46, 105, 177]. A hot pungent flavour, they can be used as an addition to salads.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cardamine nasturtioides
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