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Cardamine trifolia

Cardamine trifolia

About

Cardamine trifolia, the trefoil cress, trifoliate bittercress, or three-leaved cuckoo flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to central and southern Europe, and has been introduced to Great Britain. It appears to have survived in several glacial refugia in the Alps, the western Carpathians and Dinaric Alps from where it spread to nearby area. A creeping perennial, in the garden it is recommended as a ground cover in shady areas.

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How to use it

Trefoil cress is great for ground cover in shady areas of your garden. Its creeping nature helps prevent weeds from taking over, making it both a practical and attractive choice for gardeners looking to enhance their shady spots.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Cardamine trifolia
Slug
cardamine-trifolia
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cardamine
Species
trifolia
Wikidata QID
Q160025
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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