Cardamine rotundifolia
American Bittercress
Also known as: Cardamine rotundifolia var. diversifolia O.E.Schulz +1 more
- Cardamine rotundifolia var. diversifolia O.E.Schulz
- Dentaria rotundifolia (Michx.) Greene
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cardamine rotundifolia (commonly known as American 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)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Kentucky