Large bitter-cressCardamine amara

Cardamine amara, commonly known as large bittercress, is a perennial wildflower native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is distinguished by its pinnate, glossy green leaves and clusters of small, white, four-petaled flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Unlike many wildflowers, it thrives in damp, shaded habitats such as stream banks, wet meadows, and marshy areas. Its flowers provide an early source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, while its preference for wet soils makes it an important species for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance in riparian and marsh ecosystems.

Scientific Name

Cardamine amara

Family

Brassicaceae

Order

Brassicales

Lifespan

Perennial

Blossom Color

White

Blossom Symmetry

Radial