Cardamine angulata

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Seaside Bittercress

Taxonomy:

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Angiosperms
  • Class: Eudicots
  • Order: Brassicales
  • Family: Brassicaceae
  • Genus: Cardamine
  • Species: angulata

Common Names by Region:

  • English: Seaside Bittercress

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Description:

  • Habit: Herbaceous annual or biennial plant.
  • Leaves: Basal rosette of deeply lobed, toothed leaves.
  • Flowers: Small, white, four-petaled flowers arranged in clusters.
  • Fruits: Long, slender seed pods.
  • Stem: Erect, branching stem.
  • Height: Typically grows up to 30-60 cm tall.
  • Habitat: Found in coastal habitats, salt marshes, and wetlands.

Known Range:

  • Native Range: Coastal regions of Europe and North America.
  • Introduced Range: [Include any regions where it has been introduced and established]

Care Requirements:

  • Light: Partial to full sun.
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.
  • Watering: Requires regular watering, especially in dry conditions.
  • Climate: Tolerates coastal climates and salt spray.
  • Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
  • Propagation: Can be propagated from seeds or by division.

Note: Cardamine angulata is an important plant in coastal ecosystems, providing habitat and food for various wildlife species.


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