Cardamine nipponica

Physical Characteristics

Cardamine nipponica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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

E. Asia - Japan[58].

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: One report says that the plant is edible but gives no more details[177]. It is probably the leaves that are referred to, though it could also be the root[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known