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Cardamine heptaphylla

Bitter Cress, Pinnate Coralroot
Also known as: Cardamine baldensis Fritsch +9 more
  • Cardamine baldensis Fritsch
  • Cardamine pinnata (Lam.) R.Br.
  • Cardamine pinnata (Lam.) W.T.Aiton
  • Crucifera heptaphylla (Vill.) E.H.L.Krause
  • Dentaria canescens Ten.
  • Dentaria heptaphylla (L.) Vill.
  • Dentaria heptaphyllos Vill.
  • Dentaria intermedia Sond.
  • Dentaria pentaphyllos var. heptaphyllos L.
  • Dentaria pinnata Lam.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in Europe, Cardamine heptaphylla (commonly known as Bitter-Cress or Pinnate Coralroot) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain

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