Cardamine leucantha (Cruciferae)

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Cardamine leucantha
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The Cardamine leucantha plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Dentaria leucantha.

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Latin Name:  Cardamine leucantha
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (Tausch.)O.E.Schulz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet places by ponds and streams, in mountains all over Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade[200] but succeeds in most soils that are not dry[1].

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