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Bittercress

Cardamine hirsuta

Least Concern

About

The Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) is a species in the genus Cardamine. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Cardamine hirsuta (Bittercress)

Names in Other Languages

French cardamine hérissée

German Vielstengeliges Schaumkraut

Similar Species in Cardamine

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alpine bittercress

Cardamine bellidifolia

Least Concern

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Asian wavy bittercress

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Coralroot bittercress

Five-leaflet Bitter-cress

Cardamine pentaphyllos

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bittercress?

The scientific name of Bittercress is Cardamine hirsuta. It belongs to the genus Cardamine.

What is the conservation status of Bittercress?

Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bittercress live?

Bittercress is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Bittercress belong to?

Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) belongs to the genus Cardamine, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Bittercress endangered?

No, Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bittercress belong to?

Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bittercress?

The closest relatives of Bittercress in the genus Cardamine include alpine bittercress, Asian wavy bittercress, Bending Bittercress, Broad-Leaved Toothwort, Bulbous Bitter-Cress.