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Cardamine occidentalis

Big Western Bittercress, Western Bittercress
Also known as: Cardamine neglecta Greene +3 more
  • Cardamine neglecta Greene
  • Cardamine occidentalis (S.Watson) O.E.Schulz
  • Cardamine pratensis var. occidentalis S.Watson
  • Cardamine pratensis var. occidentalis S.Watson ex B.L.Rob.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Cardamine occidentalis (commonly known as Big Western Bittercress or Western Bittercress) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Cardamine genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

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