mayflower
Cardamine pratensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mayflower, scientifically known as Cardamine pratensis, is a charming perennial herb native to wetlands and damp meadows. Renowned for its delicate white flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used in herbal medicine to support respiratory health and digestion, it remains a fascinating subject of botanical study.
Names
Common Names
- European field bittercress
- cuckoo-flower
- lady's smock
- meadow bittercress
- pink cuckoo-flower
- Cuckoo Flower
- Milk-Maids
- lady's-smock
- meadow cress
- spinks
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Berro de prado
- Cardamine de prados
- Cardamina
German:
- Wiesen-Schaumkraut
- Wiesenschaumkraut
- Kuckucksblume
- Gewöhnliches Wiesen-Schaumkraut
- Wiesen-Schaumkraut
- Gewoehnliches Wiesen-Schaumkraut
French:
- Cardamine des prés
- Cardamine des pres
- Cresson des prés
- cardamine des prés
- cardamine des prés
- cressonnette
- Cardamine des pres
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cardamine pratensisSynonyms
- Nasturtium pratense
- Dracamine pratensis
- Crucifera pratensis
- Ghinia pratensis
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 classified under the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is 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 is widely distributed across several key regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also inhabits the northern territories of Norway. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant range throughout the northern part of the continent.
| 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 pratensis 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