Cardamine lilacina
Hook.
Trifoliate bittercress
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCardamine lilacina, commonly known as the lilac bitter-cress, is a herbaceous plant native to Australia.
Description
A temperate herb in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), one of approximately 160 Cardamine species mostly found in damp places in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania,
Notes
There are about 160 Cardamine species. They are mostly in damp places in temperate regions.
Synonyms
Cardamine intermedia Hook.
References (3)
- Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 194 (As Cardamine intermedia)
- Curtis, W.M., 1956, The Students Flora of Tasmania Vol 1 p 34 (As Cardamine intermedia)
- www.theplantlist.org
