Cardamine pentaphyllos

Physical Characteristics

Cardamine pentaphyllos is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). 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 bitter cabbage-like flavour with a hint of radish when eaten raw, it will probably be somewhat nicer when cooked[K]. Flowers - raw[K]. A bitter cabbage-like flavour with a hint of radish[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known