Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Heartleaf Bittercress


Heartleaf Bittercress (Cardamine Cordifolia) grows abundantly along mountain streams. It occurs in huge bushy clumps with large deep-green leaves. It is a member of the Mustard family. The flowers appear in clumps at the top of long stalks.

A macro shot showing the larger plant

Another zoom image of the stalk

1 comment:

Jann said...

This bittercress looks like the Western wallflower, which is yellow. Lovely photos!

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