About Cardamine amara L.
Common Name and Taxonomy
Cardamine amara, commonly called large bitter-cress, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Brassicaceae family.
Growth Habit and Stem Size
This is a perennial plant that grows upright, mostly unbranched stems that can reach up to 70 cm (28 inches) in height.
Leaf Structure
Its leaves are composed of between three and 13 leaflets.
Flower Characteristics
The flowers of this species have petals that measure 8–14 mm (0.3–0.6 inches) long; petals are most often white, though they may sometimes be pink or purple.
Habitat Preference
Cardamine amara grows in damp locations.
