Cardamine kitaibelii
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20 cm tall.
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 can grow in a range of soils. It can tolerate light shade. It is best in moist soil. It suits hardiness zone 6.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. The flowers can be eaten raw.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cardamine polyphylla (Waldst. & Kit.) O. E. Schulz [Illegitimate]; Dentaria polyphylla Waldst. & Kit;