Brassicaceae · Cardamine

Yellow Bitter Cress

Cardamine trichocarpa

HerboutdoorMedicinal
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering
July-February

Plant Details

Scientific name
Cardamine trichocarpa
Genus
Cardamine
Habit
Herb
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
July-February
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Brassicaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Brassicaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Yellow Bitter Cress

Yellow Bitter Cress (Cardamine trichocarpa) is a herb belonging to the Brassicaceae family (Mustard family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/pinnate leaves, raceme/corymb flower clusters, silique/silicle fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Brassicaceae family
Botanical family

Brassicaceae

Mustard family

Yellow Bitter Cress belongs to the Brassicaceae family.

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