Rorippa gigantea

Forest Bitter-cress

Scrambling to erect annual herb.

Additional information

• FamilyBrassicaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizeto 1.2 m high
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesStalkless oblong to lance-shaped leaves to 12 cm long, margins toothed or entire, 2 straight lobes at base of leaf, pointed downwards.
• Flower colourWhite
• Flowering timespring to summer
• FlowersTerminal sprays of tiny flowers with 6 stamens, on horizontal stalks. Narrow fruit to 35 mm, spreading to horizontal.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsMoist soils in damp to wet forests. Dappled shade.
• Garden useFast growing annual for a moist area.
• Commercially availableNever
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More widespread in eastern Victoria.
• Aboriginal Use Food - leaves

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