Hairy Bittercress is a
native
annual plant of the UK, typically found growing in cultivated land and water margins, to a mature height of up to 30cm.
Hairy Bittercress is named after the plant's downy leaves and leaf stalks, and the taste of its leaves.
Botanic classification and naming: Hairy Bittercress is a member of the Cabbage (Brassicaceae) family. The genus name
'Cardamine' identifies the plant as a Bittercress and its species name 'hirsuta' means 'hairy plant'.
Benefits: Food source for caterpillars of the Garden Carpet moth.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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