Cardamine impatiens

cress like basal foliage
Photo Credit: 
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)

Although a real nuisance in gardens, this species is less common in the Finger Lakes natural areas than in other parts of the state. In NY it is prohibited - no introduction, sale, purchase, transport or propagation permitted. 

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
narrowleaf bittercress
bushy bitter cress
Type: 
Non-Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Invasive Level: 
Watch list, potential problem
Status: 
Prohibited invasive in NYS
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Soil: 
Humus-rich Woodland

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