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Description
Cardamine Parviflora, commonly known as small-flowered bittercress, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 30 centimeters tall. The plant is native to Europe and Asia and has been naturalized in North America. It produces small flowers that are white or pink in color with four petals.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Angiospermae |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Cardamine |
Appearance
The Cardamine Parviflora plant has a basal rosette of leaves that are pinnately divided into 3 to 9 leaflets. The stem leaves are smaller and less divided. The plant produces small flowers that are less than 1 centimeter in diameter. The flowers have four petals that are white or pink in color. The fruit of the plant is a long, narrow capsule that contains many small seeds.
Care Guide
Cardamine Parviflora prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade to full sun. It requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. The plant can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Cardamine Parviflora is generally not affected by pests or diseases. However, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew and root rot if the soil is too wet.
Habitat
Cardamine Parviflora is native to Europe and Asia and has been introduced to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Cardamine Parviflora an annual or perennial plant?
A: Cardamine Parviflora can be an annual or biennial plant.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Cardamine Parviflora?
A: Cardamine Parviflora is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Q: Does Cardamine Parviflora require full sun or partial shade?
A: Cardamine Parviflora prefers partial shade to full sun.
Q: What type of soil does Cardamine Parviflora prefer?
A: Cardamine Parviflora prefers moist, well-draining soil.
Related Plants
- Cardamine bulbifera
- Cardamine douglasii
- Cardamine enneaphyllos
- Cardamine hirsuta
- Cardamine nuttallii
References
- “Cardamine parviflora – (Waldst. & Kit.) O. E. Schulz.” Plants for a Future. Web. 20 Apr. 2021.
- “Cardamine parviflora Waldst. & Kit. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science.” Plants of the World Online. Web. 20 Apr. 2021.
- “Small-flowered Bittercress.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Web. 20 Apr. 2021.
