Cardamine trifolia
Trefoil Cress
Also known as: Cardamine trifolia var. bijuga O.E.Schulz +2 more
- Cardamine trifolia var. bijuga O.E.Schulz
- Crucifera trifolia E.H.L.Krause
- Dentaria alternifolia Dalla Torre
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cardamine trifolia (commonly known as Trefoil Cress) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Indigenous to Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Cardamine is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Yugoslavia
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