Cardamine oligosperma Spring cress (Cruciferae)

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Cardamine oligosperma
Spring cress
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The Cardamine oligosperma plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spring cress. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. umbellata. Greene.

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Latin Name:  Cardamine oligosperma
Common Name:  Spring cress
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Widespread in wet places[60].

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. A polymorphic species, it is closely related to C. hirsuta[60]. 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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