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Most of us think that Hairy Bittercress is a weed, one that spreads easily and springs up everywhere that you don't want it. 
Think again before you weed it out. Its actually an edible plant - one that's worth tasting too. 
There's a good article about identification and use at https://www.wildfooduk.com/edible-wild-p...ttercress/

Next time you see some, have a little nibble.

Ooh I'll try to remember! Thank you

I have a carpet of it in the fruit cage, plants are so tiny though and flower before they're big enough to pick any leaves, might try a nibble but not going to let it live if I've got a chance.

I've tried it, it's very like rocket. I don't like the bitter taste of either. Maybe cooked it would be less bitter.

I grow this for my tortoise. Haven't tried it myself though.

I'd never heard of Hairy Bittercress looking at Veggies link I've been growing it in my  garden for years    the  seed packet says Land cress i eat it most days amongst my other salad leaves.

Bren, I think that Land cress that is grown from seed packets is a bigger version of Hairy Bittercress - longer stems, bigger leaves, easier to pick!.
I remember hearing that Hairy Bittercress is neither Hairy or Bitter, so why it has the name is a mystery.