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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;