Cuckooflower
Cardamine pratensis

Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis) Other common names: Lady's Smock

French names: Cardamine des prés

Family: Mustard Family (Brassicaceae)

Flowers: Spring;  White;  4 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate

Habitat: Wet Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 148   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: pratensis: of meadows


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis)

Cuckooflower flower cluster.

Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis) flowers

Cuckooflower flowers in early May.

Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis) flower buds

Cuckooflower flower buds.

Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis) leaves

A cluster of leaves.

Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis) leaf

A Cuckooflower compound leaf.

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