Cardamine violacea
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: cardamine
Plant ID (slug): cardamine-violacea
Numeric ID: 25602
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cardamine violacea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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
E. Asia - Himalayas from India to Bhutan and Nepal.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Tender young shoots and leaves - cooked as a vegetable[272].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cardamine violacea
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