Cardamine pentaphyllos
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 15-30 cm tall. The leaves are compound and bright green.
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 in mountainous areas in Europe. It grows in a range of soils. It is best in moist or wet soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Europe
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. They are slightly bitter. The flowers are also eaten raw.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-3 weeks at 15°C. Seedlings can be transplanted.