Cryptotaenia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Cryptotaenia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a rich moist soil, preferring to grow in dappled shade. Closely related to C. japonica, a species that is cultivated as a vegetable in Japan. This species is being cultivated in America to supply the Japanese market with a chervil-like herb.
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EdibleMedicinal
Cryptotaenia japonica
Cryptotaenia japonica
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
This species is not winter-hardy in all areas of Britain, though plants can tolerate short periods at temperatures down to -10°c. Succeeds in most soils, preferring a moist shady position under trees where it often self-sows. The leaves tend to turn yellow when plants are grown in full sun.
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