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Edible plants – Hairy Bittercress – Cardimine hirsuta
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Edible plants – Hairy Bittercress – Cardimine hirsuta
About
Hairy Bittercress is sometimes known as ‘Hoary Bittercress’
Found in rocky areas or cultivated ground such as gardens, often found as a ‘weed’
Grows up to 30cm high, while the flower at the tip of the stem has four petals which are approximately 2.5-5mm long
Can be seen January to December
Distinguishing features and how to identify
Hairy Bittercress is usually small, hairy and has a rosette of leaves at its base
The petals are small and white with four (sometimes six) stamens
The stem grows at a vertical angle with seed pods growing on the upper region of the stem, above the leaves and below the flower
Uses
Both the flowers and leaves are edible and are great in a salad, salsa or pesto
The leaves taste like rocket when raw
Full of vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, beta-carotene and antioxidants
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