Monday, February 21, 2011

Hairy Bittercress ~ Cardamine hirsute

Jeanne over at The Candy Corn Chronicles/ http://wildwoodsartstudio.blogspot.com/ helped properly identify this beautiful little plant. Thank-you so much Jeanne !

I really don't understand why they call it " Hairy Bittercress " , it has a wonderful taste. It's not hairy or bitter to me , I'll be adding the leaves to my salads this Spring. I would encourage you to try it , if it grows in your area. But please make sure you study and properly i.d. any plant before eating.

~ Greenest Blessings ~
JoyceAnn

3 comments:

  1. that is so nice you got it identified! I will keep an eye out for it here, also xx

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  2. Hair Bittercress taste a little peppery.

    I tasted a violet leaf and it seems mild in flavor.

    See your button to this blog
    is now a dandelion.

    God Bless You and Yours!!!

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  3. Hello I don't think I have seen this on our farm but I will keep an eye out for it. b

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