Cardamine amara Large bittercress (Cruciferae)

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Cardamine amara
Large bittercress
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The Cardamine amara plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Large bittercress.

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Latin Name:  Cardamine amara
Common Name:  Large bittercress
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  By springs, in fens and on streamsides, preferring a peaty soil[17]. Often found in trickling water[187].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in most moist soils[187]. Prefers a moist humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade[200]. Plants are hardy to at least -20°c[187]. An invasive plant spreading freely by self-sowing, it is best suited to the wild garden[187]. A polymorphic species[132].

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