Coralroot bittercress (Cardamine bulbifera, Cl. Crucif. Emend.: 127 (1769))

Family: Brassicaceae

Author: (L.) Crantz

Bibliography: Cl. Crucif. Emend.: 127 (1769)

Year: 1769

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Cardamine

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to N. Iran

Description

Coralroot bittercress, scientifically known as Cardamine bulbifera, is a charming perennial plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This species is native to a wide geographical range spanning from Europe to northern Iran, making it a versatile and resilient flora well-adapted to different habitats.

The plant typically flourishes in temperate climates, often found in deciduous forests and shaded woodlands where it benefits from the moist and rich soil conditions. It is notably recognized for its unique and attractive appearance. The Coralroot bittercress produces delicate, pale pink to violet flowers that bloom in spring to early summer, adding a touch of color to the forest understory.

A distinguishing feature of Cardamine bulbifera is its bulbils, small bulblets that form at the axils of the leaves. These bulbils eventually drop to the ground, giving rise to new plants, thereby facilitating a form of vegetative reproduction. This attribute not only aids in the plant’s propagation but also contributes to its spread within suitable environments.

Historically, the Coralroot bittercress has been documented in the botanical literature with notable references such as Cl. Crucif. Emend.: 127 (1769), as described by the author (L.) Crantz. This documentation underscores the longstanding recognition and study of the plant within the scientific community.

Overall, Cardamine bulbifera is valued not just for its ecological role and visual appeal, but also as a subject of botanical interest and study, reflecting the rich biodiversity within its native regions.

Common Names

Eng: coralroot bittercress, coralroot
Dan: tandrod
Deu: zwiebel-zahnwurz
Fin: hammasjuuri
Swe: hammasjuuri, tandrot
Nob: tannrot
Nno: tannrot
Nld: bolletjeskers
Cym: deintlys, deintwraidd
En: Coralroot bittercress, Bulbiferous coralwort, Common bittercress, Coral-root bittercress, Coralroot, Coralwort, Large-flowered bittercress
Be: Зубніца клубняносная
Cs: Kyčelnice cibulkonosná
Da: Tandrod
Nl: Bolletjeskers
Et: Hammasjuur
Fi: Hammasjuuri
Fr: Cardamine à bulbilles, Dentaire à bulbilles, Dentaire bulbifère, Dentaire antidysentérique, Herbe aux dents
De: Zwiebel-Zahnwurz, Zwiebeltragende Zahnwurz, Zwiebel-Schaumkraut, Grimwurz, Knöllchentragende Zahnwurz, Schuppenwurz
Hu: Hagymás fogasír
It: Dentaria minore
Lt: Svogūninė dantažolė
No: Tannrot
Nb: Tannrot
Nn: Tannrot
Pl: Żywiec cebulkowy
Sk: Zubačka cibuľkonosná
Sv: Tandrot (växt), Hammasjuuri, Tandrot
Uk: Зубниця бульбиста
Cy: Deintwraidd, Deintlys

Synonyms

• Dentaria bulbifera var. ptarmicifolia (DC.)
• Cardamine bulbifera var. pilosa ((Waisb.) O.E.Schulz)
• Cardamine bulbifera f. ptarmicifolia ((DC.) Jovan.-Dunj.)
• Cardamine bulbifera f. integra (O.E.Schulz)
• Dentaria bulbifera (L.)
• Crucifera bulbifera (E.H.L.Krause)
• Dentaria bulbifera var. tamariscifolia (DC.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Ireland (introduced)
• Netherlands (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Leaf

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Other

Taken May 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

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Bark

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Habit

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3045931)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280205-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Cardamine bulbifera (L.) Crantz)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 3

Atmospheric humidity: 6

Bloom months: [‘apr’, ‘may’]

Soil nutriments: 6