natural herbs
Hairy Bittercress
Cardamine hirsuta
Herb: Hairy Bittercress
Latin name: Cardamine hirsuta
Family: Cruciferae
Edible parts of Hairy Bittercress:
Leaves and flowers - raw or cooked. A hot cress-like flavour, they are mainly used as a garnish or flavouring in salads etc but are also sometimes used as a potherb. The plant germinates most freely in the autumn and so leaves are usually available all winter.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
30 cm(11 3/4 inch)
Flowering:
April toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Open and cultivated ground, rocks, scree, walls etc.Propagation of Hairy Bittercress:
Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ. This species needs very little encouragement and is quite capable of sowing itself, often too freely.Cultivation of the herb:
Open and cultivated ground, rocks, scree, walls etc.Medicinal use of Hairy Bittercress:
None knownKnown hazards of Cardamine hirsuta:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.