bushy bittercress
Cardamine impatiens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bushy bittercress, scientifically known as Cardamine impatiens, is a versatile herbaceous plant frequently found in damp, shaded habitats. Renowned for its pungent, peppery flavor, it serves both culinary and medicinal purposes. Historically, various cultures have utilized its leaves to support digestive health and provide essential nutrients in traditional remedies.
Names
Common Names
- bushy bittercress
- narrow-leaved bittercress
- touch-me-not bittercress
- Narrow-Leaved Bitter-Cress
- narrow-leaf bittercress
- narrowleaf bittercress
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Spring-Schaumkraut
- Springschaumkraut
- cardamine impatiente
- Spring-Schaumkraut
French:
- Cardamine impatiente
- cardamine impatiente
- Herbe au diable
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cardamine impatiensSynonyms
- Ghinia impatiens
- Crucifera impatiens
- Cardamine brachycarpa
- Cardamine dasycarpa
- Cardamine senanensis
- Cardamine impatiens proles dasycarpa
- Cardamine impatiens var. microphylla
- Cardamine impatiens var. minor
- Cardamine impatiens var. obtusifolia
- Cardamine impatiens var. acutifolia
- Cardamine impatiens var. angustifolia
- Cardamine impatiens var. dasycarpa
- Cardamine impatiens proles elongata
- Cardamine impatiens var. eriocarpa
- Cardamine impatiens var. fumaria
- Cardamine impatiens f. humilis
- Cardamine impatiens var. longipes
- Cardamine impatiens var. pilosa
- Cardamine impatiens var. tenuissima
- Cardamine glaphyropoda
- Cardamine glaphyropoda var. crenata
- Cardamine saxatilis
- Cardamine nakaiana
- Cardamine miyabei
- Cardamine basisagittata
- Cardamine apetala
- Cardamine hirsuta var. laxa
- Cardamine hirsuta var. umbrosa
- Cardamine impatiens var. patulipes
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Brassicales, it is a member of the family Brassicaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic classification places it within 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented to inhabit the landscapes of Norway. Together, these locations define its northern European range.
| 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 impatiens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glucosinolates.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glucosinolates | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Glucosinolates
- PloS one