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Cardaria draba
Hoary cress
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The Cardaria draba plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean to W. Asia. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hoary cress. Some home gardeners know the variety as Lepidium draba.

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Latin Name:  Cardaria draba
Common Name:  Hoary cress
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (L.)Desv.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  A weed of arable fields, it is spreading rapidly in Britain[17].



Cultivation Notes:  Succeeds in a sunny position in most soils.

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