Cardamine cordifolia
(Heartleaf Bittercress)
Cardamine cordifolia, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5358
Cardamine cordifolia, Sts. Johns, Summit Co. 0162
Cardamine cordifolia, Sts. Johns, Summit Co. 0146
Cardamine cordifolia, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5366
Cardamine cordifolia, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 6944
Cardamine cordifolia, Upper McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 1096
| Scientific Name | Cardamine cordifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CACO6 |
| Common Name | Heartleaf Bittercress | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 22789 |
| Family | Brassicaceae (Mustard) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (6000 to 13500 ft.); wet areas and along ponds and streams. Plant: Erect perennial with several leafy stems 8 to 28 inches tall, growing in large patches. Leaves: Deep green stem leaves are heart-shaped with scalloped edges, 3/4 to 2-3/4 inches long. Inflorescence: Clusters of fragrant white flowers each 3/4-inch long in a short raceme and with 4 bright white petals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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