Cardamine sarmentosa
Forst.f.
Brassicaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
An herb in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), found in tropical regions though the family is predominantly from temperate areas, often in damp places.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
New Caledonia, Pacific,
Notes
There are about 160 Cardamine species. They are mostly in damp places in temperate regions.
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 161
