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Sand Bittercress (Cardamine parviflora)

Sand Bittercress (Cardamine parviflora) is a small annual herb with delicate white flowers, often found in sandy or disturbed soils.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of light conditions.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently in hot, dry weather.

Soil

Thrives in well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soils. Tolerant of poor, infertile soils.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures, tolerating cool to warm conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally does not require fertilization. Use sparingly if needed.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of light conditions.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently in hot, dry weather.

Soil

Thrives in well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soils. Tolerant of poor, infertile soils.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures, tolerating cool to warm conditions.

Ideal: 15-25 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally does not require fertilization. Use sparingly if needed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.05-0.2 m

Spread

0.1-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None (annual)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.3-0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Cardamine arenicola Britton
Cardamine fallax (O.E.Schulz) Nakai
Cardamine koshiensis Koidz.
Crucifera parviflora E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderBrassicales
  • familyBrassicaceae
  • genusCardamine
  • speciesCardamine parviflora
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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