Cardamine (Noun)
Meaning
Bittercress, bitter cress.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Cardamine hirsuta, also known as hairy bittercress, is an edible weed found in lawns and meadows.
- The genus Cardamine is composed of many species of flowering plants in the mustard family.
- Some gardeners view Cardamine as an invasive species that requires eradication to maintain their garden's health.
- In many regions, the term Cardamine is often used interchangeably with the term bittercress.
- The young leaves of the Cardamine can be added to salads, offering a characteristic peppery taste.