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Roadside bittercress, scientifically known as Cardamine debilis and belonging to the Brassicaceae family, is a perennial herb commonly found in New Zealand's North and South Islands. Roadside bittercress (Latin: Cardamine debilis, family Brassicaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Roadside bittercress is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Roadside bittercress is a member of the Brassicaceae family native to NZN and NZS. Roadside bittercress thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Roadside bittercress grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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