Pennsylvania bittercress
Cardamine pennsylvanica
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It grows each year from seed or can last 2 years. It grows 45 cm tall. It has a taproot. The leaves have 5-11 narrow sword shaped leaflets. The flowers have petals 3-4 mm long.
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 moist or wet soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Haiti, Lesser Antilles, North America, Puerto Rico, USA, Virgin Islands, West Indies
How it is used for food
Leaves can be used in salads and soups.
Edible parts
Leaves