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  7. Bitter Cress
  8. Heartleaf Bittercress

species 2,732 observations

Heartleaf Bittercress

Cardamine cordifolia

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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17 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Purple-backed Cabbageworm Moth, Olympia Marble, Sara Orangetip, Margined White 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Large Marble, Bog Fritillary, Frigga Fritillary, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 13

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full shade
Water use
High
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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