Cardamine amaraeformis
Nakai.
What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
Young plant - cooked.
Where to Find It
E. Asia - Korea.
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How to Identify
Cardamine amaraeformis is a ANNUAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
How to Grow
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade but succeeds in most soils that are not dry.
Propagation: Seed - sow outdoors in situ in a shady position in April.
