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Spring cress, Little Western bitter cress
Cardamine oligosperma

Family: Brassicaceae


What it is like

A cabbage family herb.

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


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Canada, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The peppery rosette leaves are added to salads. They can also be cooked and eaten like spinach.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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