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Search Term(s): Cardamine parviflora var. arenicola   (1 record found)

BRASSICACEAE
Mustard Family
Cardamine parviflora var. arenicola  (sand bittercress)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Cardamine: from the Greek name k?rdamon, referring to an Indian spice; parviflora: small flowers; arenicola: inhabiting or dwelling in sandy places
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Thin canopy woodlands and open areas on dry to moist acid soils
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
Uncommon
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Potential host plant for Pontia protodice (Checkered White Butterfly) and Paramidia midea (Falcate Orange Tip Butterfly)..
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety parviflora is Eurasian.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)