Bittercress, Bulbous cress
Cardamine bulbosa

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It has a knotty underground stem. The lower leaves are round. The leaves on the stem are sword shaped.

There are about 160 Cardamine species. They are mostly in damp places in temperate regions.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows near springs, low-lying woods and wet meadows. It grows in hardiness zones 4-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The tender young leaves near the base can be used in salads. The rootstocks can be grated and vinegar added to make horseradish.

Edible parts

Roots, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Arabis bulbosa Schreb. ex Muhl.; Arabis rhomboidea Pers.; Cardamine rhomboidea (Pers.) DC.; Dentaria rhomboidea (Pers.) Greene; Dracamine bulbosa (Britton, Sterms & Poggenb.) Nieuwi;