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BRASSICACEAE
Mustard Family
Cardamine rotundifolia  (American 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; rotundifolia: round leaf
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Seepage slope wetlands of stream valleys
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
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
9
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
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Seepage Slope Closed Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
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