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Japanese bittercress
Scientific Name: Cardamine regeliana
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cardamine regeliana: Japanese Bittercress
Cardamine regeliana, commonly known as Japanese bittercress, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Cardamine.
Considerations for Pets
- Cardamine species, including Japanese bittercress, are commonly found as garden weeds.
- The plant disperses seeds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cardamine regeliana Miq.
- Common Names: Japanese bittercress, Bittercress, Japanese Cress, Chinese Ivy
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family).
- Synonyms: Cardamine scutata Thunberg.
Distribution and Habitat
- Japanese Bittercress is a terrestrial marsh plant.
Morphological Characteristics
- Japanese Bittercress is described as a very common annual garden weed.
Ecological Role
- Some Cardamine species, such as narrowleaf bittercress, can form dense stands.
Quirky Facts
- Bittercress has a horseradish flavor that is great for spicing up dishes.
Additional Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cardamine regeliana.