Cardamine amara
Cardamine amarra, commonly known as bitter rocket, is a perennial herb belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, this plant is distinguished by its pungent, bitter flavor and small white flowers. Traditionally, it has been utilized in folk medicine for its various therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Cardamine amara
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Specifically, the species Cardamine amara is identified under the genus Cardamine.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cardamine | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cardamine amara, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is called Bitteres Schaumkraut, while in Polish, it is known as Rzeżucha gorzka. Russian speakers call it Сердечник горький, and in the Kashubian language, it is identified as Górka žerlina. Additionally, in Lithuanian, the plant is commonly known as Karčioji kartenė.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Bitteres Schaumkraut | Wikidata |
| pl | Rzeżucha gorzka | Wikidata |
| ru | Сердечник горький | Wikidata |
| dsb | Górka žerlina | Wikidata |
| lt | Karčioji kartenė | Wikidata |
| hu | keserű kakukktorma | Wikidata |
| fi | purolitukka | Wikidata |
| hsb | Hórka žerchwica | Wikidata |
| sv | bäckbräsma | Wikidata |
| nb | Bekkekarse | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. The species also inhabits the landscapes of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, its range extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. These locations define its primary geographical presence throughout the northern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cardamine amara has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glucosinolates.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glucosinolates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |