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Description
Cardamine Constancei is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the western part of North America and can be found growing in damp environments such as riverbanks, seeps, and wet meadows. This plant is also known by other common names such as Constance’s bittercress, Constance’s toothwort, and Constance’s cress.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Kingdom| Phylum| Class| Order| Family| Genus||———–|———–|———–|———–|———–|—————-|———–|| Eukaryota | Plantae| Angiospermae | Eudicots | Brassicales | Brassicaceae| Cardamine |
Appearance
Cardamine Constancei can grow up to 12 inches tall and has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The leaves of this plant are compound and have three leaflets that are deeply lobed. The stems are hairy and can be either green or reddish-brown. The flowers are small and white with four petals and six stamens.
Care Guide
Cardamine Constancei prefers to grow in damp soil and partial shade. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. This plant can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Cardamine Constancei is not known to be susceptible to any major pests or diseases. However, it may be affected by root rot if the soil is too moist.
Habitat
Cardamine Constancei is native to the western part of North America and can be found growing in damp environments such as riverbanks, seeps, and wet meadows.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Cardamine Constancei be grown in containers?
A: Yes, it can be grown in containers as long as it is kept moist and in partial shade.
Q: Does Cardamine Constancei attract pollinators?
A: Yes, the small white flowers of this plant can attract various pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Q: Can Cardamine Constancei survive in full sun?
A: No, this plant prefers partial shade and may not survive in full sun.
Q: When is the best time to plant Cardamine Constancei?
A: The best time to plant this plant is in the spring after the last frost.
Related Plants
– Cardamine bulbosa- Cardamine hirsuta- Cardamine nuttallii- Cardamine pensylvanica
References
– “Cardamine Constancei.” Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden, n.d. Web. 17 May 2021.- “Cardamine Constancei.” USDA Plants Database. United States Department of Agriculture, n.d. Web. 17 May 2021.- “Constance’s Bittercress.” Pacific Northwest Wildflowers. n.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2021.
