cardamine pratensis

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Familybrassicaceae

Orderbrassicales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial namecuckooflower, lady's smock

Blossom colorpink

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxisopposite

Cardamine pratensis, commonly known as cuckooflower or lady’s smock, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. With its delicate clusters of pale pink to lilac flowers and deeply lobed leaves, it adds a graceful presence to damp meadows, stream banks, and woodland edges. Cuckooflower blooms in early spring, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Admired for its beauty and ecological value, it provides food for early pollinators and contributes to biodiversity in wetland habitats. Cuckooflower is cherished for its ornamental value and role in natural ecosystems, enhancing landscapes with its charming blooms and foliage.

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