American water cress, Round-leaved cuckoo flowers, Mountain water cress
Cardamine rotundifolia
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It forms mats. It has leafy runners. The flowers are white.
There are about 160 Cardamine species. They are mostly in damp places in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young and tender leaves are eaten raw in salads. The older leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mountain watercress