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Cardamine impatiens L.

narrow-leaved bitter-cress (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedModerate tendencySE
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Cardamine impatiens grows in woodland over limestone in parts of England and Wales, and counties Westmeath and Clare.

Schneeberg, Austria; 2013-06-30

 narrow-leaved bitter-cress / Cardamine impatiens: _Cardamine impatiens_ grows in woodland over limestone in parts of England and Wales, and counties Westmeath and Clare.

The leaves of Cardamine impatiens have 2 small auricles at their base that clasp the stem.

Schneeberg, Austria; 2013-06-30

 narrow-leaved bitter-cress / Cardamine impatiens: The leaves of _Cardamine impatiens_ have 2 small auricles at their base that clasp the stem.

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