Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
graeca
ID:
587542

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 655 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586874

Common Names

  • Graeca Bittercress
  • Graeca Cress
  • Graeca Toothwort

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Synonyms

  • Cardamine corsica Jord. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cardamine cretica Nyman [unknown]
  • Cardamine cupanii Jord. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cardamine graeca eriocarpa (DC.) Fritsch [unknown]
  • Cardamine lobata Moench [unknown]
  • Cardamine longirostris Janka [unknown]
  • Cardamine petiolaris DC. [unknown]
  • Cardamine rocheliana Borbás [unknown]
  • Cardamine rocheliana longirostris (Janka) Borbás [unknown]
  • Pteroneurum cupanii Jord. [unknown]
  • Pteroneurum graecum DC. [unknown]
  • Pteroneurum rochelianum Rchb. ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Cardamine graeca (also called Greek Bittercress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cardamine graeca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and bouquets. It is known for its air-purifying properties and can help reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cardamine graeca has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardamine graeca is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cardamine graeca

Cardamine graeca can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Cardamine graeca FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cardamine graeca?

Cardamine graeca is found in moist, shady places in forests and grasslands in the Mediterranean region.

What is the size of Cardamine graeca?

Cardamine graeca typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.

What is the flowering season of Cardamine graeca?

Cardamine graeca typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

Species in the Cardamine genus

Cardamine holmgrenii, Cardamine hupingshanensis, Cardamine abchasica, Cardamine acris, Cardamine africana, Cardamine alberti, Cardamine altaica, Cardamine altigena, Cardamine amara, Cardamine ambigua, Cardamine anemonoides, Cardamine angulata, Cardamine angustata, Cardamine anhuiensis, Cardamine apennina, Cardamine appendiculata, Cardamine arakiana, Cardamine argentina, Cardamine armoracioides, Cardamine asarifolia, Cardamine astoniae, Cardamine auriculata, Cardamine balnearia, Cardamine battagliae, Cardamine bellidifolia, Cardamine bilobata, Cardamine bipinnata, Cardamine blaisdellii, Cardamine bodinieri, Cardamine bonariensis, Cardamine bradei, Cardamine breweri, Cardamine bulbifera, Cardamine bulbosa, Cardamine calcicola, Cardamine caldeirarum, Cardamine californica, Cardamine calthifolia, Cardamine carnosa, Cardamine caroides, Cardamine castellana, Cardamine changbaiana, Cardamine chelidonia, Cardamine chenopodiifolia, Cardamine cheotaiyienii, Cardamine chilensis, Cardamine chiriensis, Cardamine circaeoides, Cardamine concatenata, Cardamine conferta,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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