Cardamine scutata
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: cardamine
Plant ID (slug): cardamine-scutata
Numeric ID: 9031
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cardamine scutata is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. 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 or wet soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan
Habitats
Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[105, 177]. A hot peppery flavour.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cardamine scutata
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